Arquitectura de Studio 5000

Getting Results Guide
Studio 5000 Architect Getting Results Guide

Table of contents
Chapter 1
About Studio 5000 Architect Hardware Diagram ............................................................................................................ 10

Project Explorer .................................................................................................................. 10
software
Toolbox ................................................................................................................................ 11
Add, import, and remove components .......................................................................... 13
Chapter 2
Install and activate Studio System requirements.......................................................................................................... 15

Install Studio 5000 Architect software .......................................................................... 17
5000 Architect software
Activate Studio 5000 Architect software ...................................................................... 17
Chapter 3
Create, open, save, and close About projects..................................................................................................................... 19

Create a project ................................................................................................................... 20
projects
Open a project..................................................................................................................... 21
Save a project ....................................................................................................................... 22
Close a project ..................................................................................................................... 22
Project Update .................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4
Add hardware diagrams Add a hardware diagram ................................................................................................... 25

Open a hardware diagram................................................................................................. 26
Navigate a hardware diagram ........................................................................................... 26
Show or hide the grid......................................................................................................... 26
Enable or disable snap to grid .......................................................................................... 27
Close a hardware diagram ................................................................................................. 27
Remove a hardware diagram ............................................................................................ 27
Diagram Overview ............................................................................................................. 27
Hardware Diagram ............................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 5
Add new components Add 1756 ControlLogix hardware ................................................................................. 29

Add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis ........................................................................... 30
Add a 1756-L6x or L7x ControlLogix controller ................................................ 30
Add a 1756-L8x ControlLogix controller ............................................................. 31
New Controller Graphic .......................................................................................... 32
Add 176x/5069 CompactLogix hardware .................................................................... 33
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Add a 1768-L4x CompactLogix controller........................................................... 33

Add a 1769-L23x CompactLogix controller ........................................................ 35
Add a 1769-L24x or L27x CompactLogix controller ......................................... 36
Add a 5069-AEN2TR communication module .................................................. 39
Add an expansion slot................................................................................................ 40
New Controller Graphic .......................................................................................... 40
New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic ................................................................................. 41
Add modules ....................................................................................................................... 41
Add a module .............................................................................................................. 42
About unsupported modules ................................................................................... 42
Add Kinetix servo drives ................................................................................................... 43
Add a Kinetix servo drive.......................................................................................... 43
New Servo Drive Graphic......................................................................................... 44
Add PowerFlex drives ........................................................................................................ 45
Add a PowerFlex drive............................................................................................... 45
New PowerFlex Graphic ........................................................................................... 46
Add PanelView Plus and MobileView graphic terminals .......................................... 46
Add a PanelView Plus graphic terminal................................................................. 46
Add a MobileView graphic terminal ...................................................................... 47
New PanelView Plus Graphic .................................................................................. 48
New PanelView Plus Project .................................................................................... 49
New MobileView Graphic ....................................................................................... 49
New MobileView Project ......................................................................................... 50
PanelView Plus Properties settings ......................................................................... 50
MobileView Properties settings ............................................................................... 50
Add computers ................................................................................................................... 51
Add a computer .......................................................................................................... 51
New Computer Graphic ........................................................................................... 52
Add visualization stations and servers............................................................................ 52
Add a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station ...................................................... 52
Add a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Station ............................................. 54
Add a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Server Project .......................................... 54
Add an RSLinx Enterprise Server Project ............................................................. 56
Add a Tag Alarm and Event Server project........................................................... 57
New Site Edition Project .......................................................................................... 58
New Machine Edition Station Project ................................................................... 59
New Tag Alarm and Event Server Project............................................................. 59
New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Project ........................................................ 59
FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project settings ................................................... 60
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Project settings .......................................... 61
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server General settings ..................................... 61
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server Priorities settings ................................... 62
RSLinx Enterprise Data Server General settings.................................................. 63
RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Alarms and Events settings .............................. 63
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Chapter 6
Import existing components Import a controller project from a file ........................................................................... 65

Import a controller project from an online controller ................................................ 66
Import a FactoryTalk View application from a file ..................................................... 67
Select Online Controller to Import ............................................................................... 67
Choose Matching Controller Configuration File ....................................................... 68
Confirm Update Changes ................................................................................................ 68
Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project ........................................................................ 69
Chapter 7
Add networks Add a managed Ethernet switch...................................................................................... 71

Add an unmanaged Ethernet switch .............................................................................. 72
Add a Generic switch......................................................................................................... 72
Add a network trunk ......................................................................................................... 73
Connect Ethernet components ....................................................................................... 73
Connect components to a network trunk..................................................................... 74
Add an Ethernet Tap......................................................................................................... 74
New Generic Switch Graphic .......................................................................................... 75
Switch Configuration ........................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 8
Add relationships and tags About ownership relationships ....................................................................................... 77

About producer/consumer relationships ...................................................................... 79
About shortcuts .................................................................................................................. 81
Add an ownership relationship ....................................................................................... 83
Add a producer/consumer relationship......................................................................... 83
Add a shortcut .................................................................................................................... 84
Add a produced and consumed tag................................................................................. 85
Add a point tag ................................................................................................................... 86
Add an axis tag .................................................................................................................... 87
Edit a produced and consumed tag ................................................................................. 87
Edit a shortcut..................................................................................................................... 88
Common module configuration errors ......................................................................... 88
Ethernet node limitations................................................................................................. 89
Configure Module ............................................................................................................. 89
Produce/Consume Tags ................................................................................................... 91
Consumer Tag .................................................................................................................... 91
Producer Tag ....................................................................................................................... 92
I/O Aliases ........................................................................................................................... 93
Communications................................................................................................................ 94
Add New or Modify Existing Shortcut.......................................................................... 94

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Chapter 9
Customize a hardware Add a graphic ...................................................................................................................... 95

Add a file .............................................................................................................................. 95
diagram
Add a text box ..................................................................................................................... 96
Add a shape.......................................................................................................................... 96
Add a link............................................................................................................................. 97
Text Box Properties ........................................................................................................... 97
Supported graphic formats ............................................................................................... 98
Element Properties............................................................................................................. 98
Chapter 10
Commit and update Commit a hardware diagram ......................................................................................... 100

Update a hardware diagram ........................................................................................... 100
hardware diagrams
Update a hardware diagram with an online controller ............................................. 101
Commit a single project .................................................................................................. 102
Update a single project .................................................................................................... 103
Output ................................................................................................................................ 104
Select Online Controller to Update ............................................................................. 105
Auto Find Matching Controller ................................................................................... 105
Choose Matching Controller Configuration File ..................................................... 106
Errors during commit and update ................................................................................ 106
FactoryTalk View commit validation rules ................................................................. 107
Shortcut commit validation rules.................................................................................. 108
Chapter 11
Create and use libraries Create a new library ......................................................................................................... 109

Rename a library ............................................................................................................... 110
Import a library ................................................................................................................. 110
Delete a library .................................................................................................................. 111
Export a library ................................................................................................................. 111
Export part of a library .................................................................................................... 112
Create a new folder .......................................................................................................... 113
Rename a folder ................................................................................................................ 113
Delete a folder ................................................................................................................... 114
Add a component to a library ........................................................................................ 114
Import a component to a library ................................................................................... 115
Copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to Logix Designer
software .............................................................................................................................. 115
Copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to FactoryTalk
View Studio software ....................................................................................................... 116
Rename a component ...................................................................................................... 117
Delete a component ......................................................................................................... 117
View component properties ........................................................................................... 118

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Replace an AOI in the current project......................................................................... 118

Show references to AOIs and UDTs............................................................................ 119
Toolbox .............................................................................................................................. 119
Create New Library ......................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12
Search and print project View relationships ............................................................................................................ 123

Print a hardware diagram................................................................................................ 124
information
Search a project ................................................................................................................. 124
Print search results ........................................................................................................... 124
Filter the Toolbox ............................................................................................................ 125
Find ..................................................................................................................................... 125
Find Results ....................................................................................................................... 126
Print Preview ..................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 13
Set Studio 5000 Architect Project Settings ................................................................................................................. 129

Hardware Diagram .......................................................................................................... 130
options
User Prompts .................................................................................................................... 131
Libraries.............................................................................................................................. 132
Appendix A
Log on, log off, and set About Studio 5000 Architect software and FactoryTalk Security Single Sign-On
.............................................................................................................................................. 133
security policies
Log on to FactoryTalk..................................................................................................... 134
Change the logged on user account .............................................................................. 134
Change a password ........................................................................................................... 135
Log off Studio 5000 Architect software ...................................................................... 135
Set FactoryTalk Directory permissions ....................................................................... 136
Set Studio 5000 Architect permissions ........................................................................ 137
Set Logix Designer permissions ..................................................................................... 137
Set FactoryTalk View SE permissions .......................................................................... 138
Set FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions................................................ 139
Studio 5000 Architect Feature Security policies........................................................ 139
Required Studio 5000 Architect permissions............................................................. 140
Required Logix Designer policies and permissions for Studio 5000 Architect
software .............................................................................................................................. 140
Required FactoryTalk View SE permissions for Studio 5000 Architect software
.............................................................................................................................................. 141
Required FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions for Studio 5000
Architect software ............................................................................................................ 142
Log on to FactoryTalk..................................................................................................... 142

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Legal Notices Legal Notices ..................................................................................................................... 145

Index

Chapter 1
About Studio 5000 Architect software
Studio 5000 Architect software is a tool for creating the basic I/O and
communication configurations for automation systems. Using the visual editing
system in Studio 5000 Architect software, you can rapidly assemble and connect
control hardware, I/O modules, and visualization devices.
Use Studio 5000 Architect software to create and import ControlLogix,

CompactLogix, Compact I/O, FLEX I/O, FLEX Ex, POINT I/O,
GuardLogix, Kinetix, and PowerFlex controllers, modules, and drives. Chassis
positions, firmware settings, I/O aliases, and network configurations can be edited
in Studio 5000 Architect sofware. Program logic and advanced configurations can
be edited by launching Studio 5000 Logix Designer software.
You can also create and import FactoryTalk View Site Edition and FactoryTalk
View Machine Edition visualization projects, including PanelView Plus graphic
terminals, MobileView graphic terminals, RSLinx Enterprise and FactoryTalk
Alarms and Events servers. Edit screen resolution, areas, shortcuts, and network
configuration in Studio 5000 Architect. Edit application screens and program
logic by launching FactoryTalk View Studio.
Connect components using ControlNet network trunks or EtherNet/IP

networks using generic or Stratix switches. Once connected, you can configure
ownership relationships, producer/consumer relationships, and shortcuts so that
devices share tags across the network.
Studio 5000 Architect can import components from EPLAN or Integrated

Architecture Builder and export components to EPLAN. Custom components
such as Add-On Instructions (AOI), User-Defined Types (UDT), Displays,
Global Objects, and Images can be exchanged between Logix Designer software,
FactoryTalk View Studio software, and the Rockwell Automation Process Library.
See also
Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect software on page 15
Create, open, save, and close projects on page 19
Add hardware diagrams on page 25
Add new components on page 29

Chapter 1 About Studio 5000 Architect software
Add relationships and tags on page 77
Hardware Diagram How do I open Hardware Diagram?
In Project Explorer, expand the Devices folder, then select a hardware

diagram.
Use Hardware Diagram to view and organize components that are added to a
Studio 5000 Architect project. If multiple hardware diagrams are open
simultaneously, switch between them using the tabs at the top of Hardware
Diagram.
A large hardware diagram can exceed the display area in Hardware Diagram. Use
the scroll bars or Diagram Overview to navigate to a section of a hardware
diagram.
See also
Add a hardware diagram on page 25
Open a hardware diagram on page 26
Diagram Overview on page 27
Project Explorer How do I open Project Explorer?
From the View menu, select Project Explorer.

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Use Project Explorer to view or edit the contents of a Studio 5000 Architect
project.
Item Name Description

FactoryTalk View applications An alphabetical list of FactoryTalk View applications associated with this Studio 5000 Architect project. If Arrange
Projects by Hardware Diagram is enabled, projects are grouped by hardware diagram (shown).
Logix Designer projects An alphabetical list of Logix Designer projects associated with this Studio 5000 Architect project, grouped by hardware
diagram.
Devices An alphabetical list of devices in this Studio 5000 Architect project, grouped by hardware diagram.
Components An alphabetical list of hardware components added to a hardware diagram, such as chassis, controllers, modules,
computers, PanelView Plus and MobileView terminals.
See also
Add, import, and remove components on page 13
Toolbox How do I open Toolbox?
From the View menu, select Toolbox.

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Use Toolbox to view default hardware components or add, remove, and manage
custom libraries. Drag components from the Toolbox to a Hardware Diagram to
add components to a project.
Components shown in gray are either unsupported in Studio 5000 Architect

software or require a version of Logix Designer software that is not installed on the
system.
The Toolbox sections are:

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Filter Enter a catalog number or name to show matching Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio, and library components.
Product Catalog A list of Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View Studio components that can be added to a hardware diagram.
Libraries A list of libraries containing components that can be added to a hardware diagram or a Logix Designer or FactoryTalk
View Studio project.
See also
Filter the Toolbox on page 125
Create a new library on page 109
Import a library on page 110
A Studio 5000 Architect project contains one or more components. Each

Add, import, and remove
component represents a hardware device, software project, visualization server, or
components document. Components appear in Hardware Diagram and Project Explorer.
Add components to your project from a library, import them from a file or online
controller, or remove them from the project. Once added, connect components to
networks and configure relationships to share tags and control an automation
system.
See also
Add 1756 ControlLogix hardware on page 29
Add modules on page 41
Add PanelView Plus and MobileView graphic terminals on page 46
Add visualization stations and servers on page 52

Chapter 2
Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect

software
Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect software on a computer that meets the
system requirements to begin designing automation systems.
See also
System requirements on page 15
Install Studio 5000 Architect software on page 17
Activate Studio 5000 Architect software on page 17
To run Studio 5000 Architect software version 2.00.00, the host computer must
System requirements
meet the hardware, software, and firmware requirements. For the latest
compatibility information, refer to the Product Compatibility and Download
Center.
Hardware requirements
Studio 5000 Architect software requires the following hardware:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.8 Ghz processor

1 GB of memory
16 GB free hard disk space
1024x768, True color graphics device
Software requirements
Studio 5000 Architect software requires the following operating systems:
Windows 10 Professional* (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 10 Enterprise* (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit)

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Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8 Professional (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 7 Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 Standard
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard with Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise with Service Pack 1
* See Studio 5000 Architect Release Notes for anomalies regarding Windows 10
support.
Studio 5000 Architect software is compatible with the following Rockwell

Automation products:
FactoryTalk Services Platform version 2.90.00

FactoryTalk Activation Manager version 4.00.02
RSLogix 5000 version 20.00.
Logix Designer versions 21.03.01, 23.00.00, and 24.00 through 30.00
FactoryTalk View versions 8.10 through 9.00
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events versions 2.74 through 2.90
RSLinx Enterprise version 5.74 through 5.90
RSLinx Classic version 3.90
Firmware requirements
Studio 5000 Architect software does not have any firmware requirements.
Hardware and software products used in Studio 5000 Architect projects might
place limits on firmware versions. Read the release notes for each product in the
FactoryTalk system to determine firmware limitations.

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See also
Product Compatibility and Download Center
Install Studio 5000 Architect software on a computer that meets the system
Install Studio 5000
requirements to begin designing automation systems.
Architect software
To install Studio 5000 Architect software:
1. Log on to the computer as a user with administrative privileges.
2. Run Setup.exe to start the Studio 5000 Architect installation program.
3. In Setup, select an installation option:
Install now: Installs Studio 5000 Architect components using the

recommended settings.
Customize: Select which Studio 5000 Architect components to install,
then select Install.
4. In End User License Agreements, read the license agreements, then select
an option:
Accept all: Accept terms of all license agreements and continue

installation.
Decline: Decline terms of all license agreements and cancel installation.
5. When installation is complete, select Finish.
See also
System requirements on page 15
Activate Studio 5000 Architect software on page 17
Activate Studio 5000 Studio 5000 Architect software is copy protected and must be activated using
FactoryTalk Activation Manager software. When you start Studio 5000 Architect
Architect software software, FactoryTalk Activation Manager software verifies its activation is valid.
If Studio 5000 Architect software has not yet been activated, you can use the
software for a seven-day grace period with full functionality. If the grace period
ends and Studio 5000 Architect software has not been successfully activated,
Studio 5000 Architect software will not start and an error will be logged to
FactoryTalk Diagnostics.
If you are unable to complete the activation process from the computer on which
you installed Studio 5000 Architect software, you can obtain an activation from
the Rockwell Automation Activation web site.

Chapter 2 Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect software
See also
Rockwell Automation Activation web site
Legal Notices on page 145

Chapter 3
Create, open, save, and close projects
Use the Studio 5000 Launcher to create or open a Studio 5000 Architect
project. After you design your automation system, save and close the project.
See also
About projects on page 19
Create a project on page 20
Open a project on page 21
Studio 5000 Architect projects are saved as a project file (.ADL) and a project
About projects
folder containing related files. Studio 5000 Architect projects are composed of
Hardware Diagrams and Components.
Hardware Diagrams
A hardware diagram is a collection of hardware, software, and reference

components that represent an automation system. Creating a new Studio 5000
Architect project adds a hardware diagram automatically.
Hardware diagrams are displayed in Hardware Diagram and under the Projects
and Devices folders in Project Explorer. As hardware diagrams are added,
removed, and renamed, the corresponding folders in Project Explorer are added,
removed, and renamed.
Components
Components are added to a hardware diagram to represent part of an automation

system. There are three types of components: hardware components, software
components, and reference components.
Hardware components represent physical hardware, such as controllers, modules,

computers, visualization devices, and networks. Hardware components are
displayed in Hardware Diagram and in Project Explorer under Devices.
Hardware components are stored as part of the Studio 5000 Architect project file.
Software components represent Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View

applications that run on hardware components. Software components are only

Chapter 3 Create, open, save, and close projects
shown in the Project Explorer tree under the Projects folder. Software
components are stored as Logix Designer (.ACD) files and FactoryTalk View
Studio project folders under the Studio 5000 Architect project folder. Edit the
project files and folders using Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View Studio.
Changes made to software components in Studio 5000 Architect projects do not

automatically show in Logix Designer projects or FactoryTalk View applications.
Similarly, changes made to Logix Designer projects or FactoryTalk View
applications do not automatically show in Studio 5000 Architect projects. To
push changes from Studio 5000 Architect projects, commit the Studio 5000
Architect project. To pull changes from Logix Designer projects or FactoryTalk
View applications, update the Studio 5000 Architect project.
Graphics, files, text boxes, shapes, and links are reference components that
describe other components. Reference components are only shown in Hardware
Diagram. Reference components are stored as part of the Studio 5000 Architect
project file.
See also
Create a project on page 20
Create a project To design a new automation system, create a Studio 5000 Architect project.
Studio 5000 Architect projects are stored in the logged in user's directory at
Documents\Studio 5000\Projects by default.
To create a new project
1. Open Studio 5000.
2. Click New Project.
3. In the Project Types column, click Architect.
4. Select an Architect project template.
Blank Project creates a new project with no components.

Distributed Architecture - Connected Enterprise creates a new
project with one engineering workstation, one operator workstation,
one FactoryTalk View Site Edition server, and five FactoryTalk View
Machine Edition stations. The FactoryTalk View server and stations

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control one 1756 ControlLogix controller and four 1769

CompactLogix controllers.
Distributed Architecture - Multiple Process Servers creates a new
project with one operator workstation and two Process Automation
System Servers (PASS) servers. Each PASS server controls five 1756
ControlLogix controllers.
Distributed Architecture - Single Process Server creates a new
project with with one operator workstation and one Process
Automation System Server. The PASS server controls five 1756
ControlLogix controllers.
Process Skid with Logix Batch Sequence Manager creates a new
project with one PanelView Plus 7 graphic terminal that controls three
1769 CompactLogix controllers.
5. In Name, enter a name for the new project.
6. (optional) In Location, type or browse to a location to store the project file.
7. Click Finish.
See also
Open a project To edit an existing Studio 5000 Architect project, open it using the Studio 5000.
Studio 5000 Architect projects are stored in the logged in user's directory at
Documents\Studio 5000\Projects by default. Each instance of Studio 5000
Architect software can have a single open project.
If the Studio 5000 Architect project contains Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View
applications and those projects have changed, Studio 5000 Architect software
displays Project Update to update the hardware diagram.
To open a project:
1. Open Studio 5000 software.
2. Click Existing Project.
3. From the list of file types, select Architect (.adl).
4. Navigate to the folder that contains your Studio 5000 Architect project file.
5. Select the project from the list.

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6. Click Open.
See also
Close a project on page 22
Save a project on page 22
Project Update on page 23
Save a project Saving a project records the locations, properties, relationships, and tags of all
components in the Studio 5000 Architect project file. By default, Studio 5000
Architect projects are stored in the directory of the logged in user at
Documents\Studio 5000\Projects.
Saving a project does not commit changes to Logix Designer projects or

FactoryTalk View applications.
To save a project:
1. From the File menu, click Save As.
2. (optional) In Save Project As, enter a name for the new project.
3. (optional) In Save Project As, select a location to store the project file.
4. Click Save.
See also
Commit a hardware diagram on page 100
Close a project on page 22
Close a project Each instance of Studio 5000 Architect software can have a single open project.
To open a project in the same Studio 5000 Architect instance, first close the
current project.
To close a project
From the File menu, select Close.
See also

Create, open, save, and close projects Chapter 3
Save a project on page 22
Project Update How do I open Project Update?
Project Update only appears when you open a Studio 5000 Architect
project that contains Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View projects. If the
Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View project has changed since the last time
the Studio 5000 Architect project was opened, Studio 5000 Architect
displays Project Update.
Use Project Update to select which controllers and project files overwrite
components in the Studio 5000 Architect project. The Selected controller
validation results table lists all the changes to be made to the Studio 5000
Architect project.
See also
Update a project on page 100

Chapter 4
Add hardware diagrams
A hardware diagram is a grid that contains components representing an

automation system. A Studio 5000 Architect project can contain many hardware
diagrams, which can be open simultaneously as tabs in Hardware Diagram.
Components must be on the same hardware diagram to communicate with each
other.
If you add or move components past the right or bottom edge of a hardware
diagram, Studio 5000 Architect automatically expands the hardware diagram to a
new page. Page breaks show as dashed gray lines and do not print. When you close
and reopen a hardware diagram, Studio 5000 Architect automatically shrinks the
hardware diagram to the number of pages necessary to show the components in
the hardware diagram.
Hardware diagrams are displayed in Hardware Diagram and under the Projects
and Devices folders in Project Explorer.
See also
Add a hardware diagram Add a hardware diagram to group a new set of components within the same
Studio 5000 Architect project.
To add a hardware diagram:
1. In Project Explorer, right-click on the Devices folder, then select New

Hardware Diagram.
2. (optional) In Enter New Hardware Diagram Name, type a name for the
new hardware diagram.
3. Click OK. The new hardware diagram appears in the Hardware Diagram
and under the Project and Devices folders in Project Explorer.
See also

Chapter 4 Add hardware diagrams
Remove a hardware diagram on page 27
Open a hardware diagram Open a hardware diagram to view or edit its components.
To open a hardware diagram
In Project Explorer, expand the Project or Devices folders, then click the
hardware diagram to open.
See also
Print a hardware diagram on page 124
Close a hardware diagram on page 27
Navigate a hardware A large hardware diagram can exceed the display area in Hardware Diagram. Use
Diagram Overview to quickly navigate to a section of a hardware diagram.
diagram
To navigate a hardware diagram
1. (optional) If Diagram Overview is not visible, select View > Diagram

Overview.
2. In Diagram Overview, click to center Hardware Diagram at the clicked

location.
See also
Hardware Diagram on page 10
Show or hide the grid Show the grid to align components vertically or horizontally on a hardware
diagram. Hide the grid to only view components.
Components placed on the hardware diagram use the Snap to Grid setting even if
the grid is hidden.
To show or hide the grid:
Below Hardware Diagram, select Hide grid or Show grid.
See also
Enable or disable Snap to Grid on page 27

Add hardware diagrams Chapter 4
Enable or disable snap to When Snap to Grid is enabled, components dropped on the Hardware Diagram
pane automatically align horizontally and vertically to the grid lines, even if the
grid grid lines are hidden. When Snap to Grid is disabled, components are placed on
the Hardware Diagram pane where they are dropped.
To enable or disable Snap to Grid:
Below Hardware Diagram, click Snap to grid or Turn off snap to grid.
See also
Show or hide the grid on page 26
Close a hardware diagram Close a hardware diagram to hide a hardware diagram from view without closing
the Studio 5000 Architect project.
To close a hardware diagram:
At the top of Hardware Diagram, right-click the name of the hardware

diagram, then click Close.
See also
Remove a hardware diagram on page 27
Remove a hardware Remove a hardware diagram to delete it and all associated hardware components
and software projects from a Studio 5000 Architect project. The remove
diagram operation cannot be undone.
To remove a hardware diagram:
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Devices folder, right-click on a hardware

diagram, then click Delete.
2. In the confirmation prompt, click Yes.
See also
Close a hardware diagram on page 27
Diagram Overview How do I open Diagram Overview?
From the View menu, select Diagram Overview.

Chapter 4 Add hardware diagrams
Use Diagram Overview to quickly navigate large hardware diagrams. Diagram

Overview shows the full contents of the active hardware diagram, including all
devices, networks, and images.
The red rectangle in Diagram Overview represents the current view in Hardware
Diagram. Clicking in Diagram Overview centers both the red rectangle and
Hardware Diagram at the clicked location.
See also
Navigate a hardware diagram on page 26
In Project Explorer, expand the Devices folder, then select a hardware

diagram.
Use Hardware Diagram to view and organize components that are added to a
Studio 5000 Architect project. If multiple hardware diagrams are open
simultaneously, switch between them using the tabs at the top of Hardware
Diagram.
A large hardware diagram can exceed the display area in Hardware Diagram. Use
the scroll bars or Diagram Overview to navigate to a section of a hardware
diagram.
See also

Chapter 5
Add new components

document. Components appear in Hardware Diagram and Project Explorer.
Add components to your project from the Toolbox, using the predefined
components or an imported library. Once added, connect components to
networks and configure relationships to share tags and control an automation
system.
For a list of supported Logix Designer controllers, see Studio 5000 Architect Help.
See also
Add 1756 ControlLogix hardware on page 29
Add modules on page 41
Add motion controls on page 43
Add PanelView Plus and MobileView graphic terminals on page 46
Add visualization stations and servers on page 52
You can add a variety of 1756 ControlLogix hardware, including chassis,

Add 1756 ControlLogix
controllers, and modules to a Studio 5000 Architect project. Chassis, controllers,
hardware and modules appear in Hardware Diagram and Project Explorer.
See also
Add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis on page 30
Add a 1756-L6x or L7x ControlLogix controller on page 30
Add a 1756-L8x ControlLogix controller on page 31
Import a controller project from a file on page 65
Import a controller project from an online controller on page 66

Chapter 5 Add new components
Add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis Automation systems driven by 1756 ControlLogix controllers require one or
more chassis to connect controllers and I/O modules.
To add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis
1. In Toolbox, expand Programmable Control Systems, 1756

ControlLogix/GuardLogix Systems, and Chassis.
2. Drag a chassis from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
3. (optional) In New Chassis Graphic, enter a unique name for the chassis.
4. Click OK. The chassis appears in Hardware Diagram and Project

Explorer.
See also
Add a 1756-L6x or L7x Automation systems driven by 1756-L6x or L7x ControlLogix controllers require
one or more controllers to manage inputs, outputs, and run applications.
ControlLogix controller
Before you begin:
Add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis
To add a 1756-L6x or L7x ControlLogix controller:
1. In Toolbox, expand Programmable Control Systems and 1756

ControlLogix/GuardLogix Systems.
2. Expand either Controllers, Standard or Controllers, Safety.
3. Drag a 1756-L6x or L7x controller from Toolbox to an unused slot on a

chassis in Hardware Diagram.
4. (optional) In New Controller Graphic, configure the controller settings:
Name: Enter a unique name.

Controller Firmware Version: Select a firmware version. The default
value is the most recent firmware version.
ACD File Name: Enter a name for the Logix Designer project. The
default value is the controller name.
5. Click OK. In Hardware Diagram, the controller snaps into its slot in the
chassis. Project Explorer shows the controller in Devices.

Add new components Chapter 5
See also
Add a module on page 42
New Controller Graphic on page 32
Add a 1756-L8x ControlLogix Automation systems driven by 1756-L8x ControlLogix controllers require one or
more controllers to manage inputs, outputs, and run applications.
controller
Before you begin:
Add a 1756 ControlLogix chassis.
To add a 1756-L8x controller:
1. In Toolbox, expand Programmable Control Systems and 1756

ControlLogix/GuardLogix Systems.
2. Expand Controllers, Standard.
3. Drag a 1756-L8x controller from Toolbox to an unused slot on a chassis in

Hardware Diagram.
4. (optional) In New Controller Graphic, configure the controller settings:

Address / Host Name: Select a network type, then enter an IP address
or host name.
5. Click OK. In Hardware Diagram, the controller snaps into its slot in the
chassis. Project Explorer shows the controller in Devices.
See also
New Controller Graphic on page 32

New Controller Graphic How do I open New Controller Graphic?
When adding a controller to a project
1. In Toolbox, expand the Programmable Control Systems, controller

family and Controllers folders.
2. Drag the desired controller from Toolbox to the Hardware Diagram.
3. (optional) In Enter Name, type a unique name for the controller, then click
OK.
When editing an existing 1769/68 CompactLogix controller
1. In the Hardware Diagram, right-click on a 1769/68 CompactLogix

controller, then click Configure CompactLogix Chassis.
Use New Controller Graphic to set firmware, project, and hardware settings for a
new controller. You can edit these settings after the controller is added to the
project.
Settings that do not apply to the controller are hidden.
Setting Description Controllers

Controller Firmware Version Sets the controller firmware version. All
ACD File Name Sets the name of the controller project (.acd) file. All
Bank 1 Contains the information of the first bank, for example, slot number, power supply, and L3x and L4x
cable type.
Bank 1 is the parent chassis of the controller. If the system contains expansion banks,
configure them in Bank 2 and Bank 3.
Bank 2 Contains the information of the expansion bank, for example, slot number, power L3x and L4x
supply, and cable type.
Bank 3 Contains the information of the expansion bank, for example, slot number, and power L3x and L4x
supply.
Slots Left Specifies the number of 1769 slots to the left of the power supply in the bank. L3x and L4x
Slots Right 1
Specifies the number of 1769 slots to the right of the power supply in the bank. L3x and L4x
Power Supply Specifies the power supply catalog number. L3x and L4x
Cable Type Specifies the cable type between banks. After selecting a cable type, the banks are L3x and L4x
connected automatically.
There are three cable types, 1769-CRLx, 1769-CRRx, and 1769-CLLx, where x means the
length of the cable (1 or 3):
1769-CRLx: connection from the right side of one bank to the left side of the next
bank.
1769-CRRx: connection from the right side of one bank to the right side of the next
bank.
1769-CLLx: connection from the left side of one bank to the left side of the next bank.
This cable can be used only to connect banks 2 and 3.

See also
Add a 1769-L3x CompactLogix controller on page 37
Add 176x/5069 You can add a variety of 1768, 1769, and 5069 CompactLogix controllers, banks,
expansion slots, and modules to a Studio 5000 Architect project. Controllers,
CompactLogix hardware banks, slots, and modules appear in Hardware Diagram and Project Explorer.
See also
Add a 1769-L1x CompactLogix bank on page 34
Add a 1769-L24x or L27x CompactLogix bank on page 36
Add a 1768-L4x CompactLogix Automation systems driven by 1768-L4x CompactLogix controllers require one
or more controllers to manage inputs, outputs, and run applications.
controller
To add a 1768-L4 CompactLogix controller:
1. In Toolbox, expand Programmable Control Systems, 176x/5069

CompactLogix Systems, 1768 CompactLogix System, and either
Controllers, Standard or Controllers, Safety.
2. Drag a controller from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
3. (optional) In New Controller Graphic, type a unique name for the

controller and then click OK.
4. In New Controller Graphic, configure the controller settings, then click

OK:

(optional) Name: Enter a unique name.

(optional) Description: Enter a description. Cannot be longer than
128 characters.
or host name.
5. (optional) In New Bank Graphic, configure the controller settings:
Slot Left: Enter the number of left slots for each bank.
Power Supply: Select the power supply for each bank.
Slot Right: Enter the number of right slots for each bank.
Cable Type: Select a type of cable to connect banks 1 and 2 or banks 2
and 3.
6. Click OK. The CompactLogix controller, banks, slots, power supplies, and
cables appear in Hardware Diagram. Project Explorer shows the
CompactLogix controller, banks, slots, and power supplies in Hardware
Diagrams.
See also
Add an expansion slot on page 40
controller
To add a 1769-L1x CompactLogix controller:

CompactLogix Systems, 1769 CompactLogix System, and Controllers,
Standard.
3. In New Controller Graphic, configure the controller settings:


128 characters.
or host name.
Number of Expansion I/O Slots: Enter the number of expansion
slots.
4. Click OK. The CompactLogix controller, banks, and expansion slots appear
in Hardware Diagram. Project Explorer shows the CompactLogix
controller, banks, and expansion slots in Devices.
See also
controller

Standard.


128 characters.
or host name.
slots.
See also
Add a 1769-L24x or L27x Automation systems driven by 1769-L24x or L27x CompactLogix controllers
require one or more controllers to manage inputs, outputs, and run applications.
CompactLogix controller
To add a 1769-L24x or L27x CompactLogix controller:

Standard.


128 characters.
or host name.
slots.
See also
controller

Standard.

OK:


128 characters.
or host name.
4. (optional) In New Bank Graphic, configure the bank settings:
Slot Left: Enter the number of left slots for each bank.
Power Supply: Select the power supply for each bank.
Slot Right: Enter the number of right slots for each bank.
Cable Type: Select a type of cable to connect banks 1 and 2 or banks 2
and 3.
5. Click OK. The CompactLogix controller, banks, slots, power supplies, and
cables appear in Hardware Diagram. Project Explorer shows the
CompactLogix controller, banks, slots, and power supplies in Devices.
See also
controller
To add a 5069-L3x CompactLogix bank:

CompactLogix Systems, 5069 CompactLogix System, and Controllers.

OK:


128 characters.
or host name.
slots.
4. Click OK. The CompactLogix controller, banks, and slots, appear in

Hardware Diagram. Project Explorer shows the CompactLogix
controller, banks, and slots in Devices.
See also
Add a 5069-AEN2TR Add a 5069-AEN2TR communication module to connect remote modules to a

5069 controller.
communication module
To add a 5069-AEN2TR communication module:

CompactLogix Systems, 5069 CompactLogix System, and
Communication Modules.
2. Drag the 5069-AEN2TR communication module from Toolbox to

Hardware Diagram.
3. In New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic, configure the module settings, then click

OK:

slots.
4. Click OK. The 5069-AEN2TR, 5069 CompactLogix bank and slots appear
controller, banks, and slots in Devices.

See also
New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic on page 41
Add an expansion slot Before you can add a module to a 1769/68 CompactLogix bank or POINT I/O
communication module, the controller must have an available expansion slot. You
can add expansion slots until the controller has reached its limit.
To add an expansion slot:
In Hardware Diagram, right-click the controller or an existing expansion

slot, then select Insert Empty Slot After. A new expansion slot appears.
See also
Add 176x/5069 CompactLogix hardware on page 33
New Controller Graphic How do I open New Controller Graphic?
When adding a controller to a project
1. In Toolbox, expand the Programmable Control Systems, controller

family and Controllers folders.
2. Drag the desired controller from Toolbox to the Hardware Diagram.
3. (optional) In Enter Name, type a unique name for the controller, then click
OK.
When editing an existing 1769/68 CompactLogix controller
1. In the Hardware Diagram, right-click on a 1769/68 CompactLogix

controller, then click Configure CompactLogix Chassis.
Use New Controller Graphic to set firmware, project, and hardware settings for a
new controller. You can edit these settings after the controller is added to the
project.
Settings that do not apply to the controller are hidden.

Controller Firmware Version Sets the controller firmware version. All
ACD File Name Sets the name of the controller project (.acd) file. All
Bank 1 Contains the information of the first bank, for example, slot number, power supply, and L3x and L4x
cable type.
Bank 1 is the parent chassis of the controller. If the system contains expansion banks,
configure them in Bank 2 and Bank 3.


Bank 2 Contains the information of the expansion bank, for example, slot number, power L3x and L4x
supply, and cable type.
Bank 3 Contains the information of the expansion bank, for example, slot number, and power L3x and L4x
supply.
Slots Left Specifies the number of 1769 slots to the left of the power supply in the bank. L3x and L4x
Slots Right1 Specifies the number of 1769 slots to the right of the power supply in the bank. L3x and L4x
Power Supply Specifies the power supply catalog number. L3x and L4x
Cable Type Specifies the cable type between banks. After selecting a cable type, the banks are L3x and L4x
connected automatically.
There are three cable types, 1769-CRLx, 1769-CRRx, and 1769-CLLx, where x means the
length of the cable (1 or 3):
1769-CRLx: connection from the right side of one bank to the left side of the next
bank.
1769-CRRx: connection from the right side of one bank to the right side of the next
bank.
1769-CLLx: connection from the left side of one bank to the left side of the next bank.
This cable can be used only to connect banks 2 and 3.
See also
New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic How do I open New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic?

CompactLogix Systems, 5069 CompactLogix System, and
Communication Modules.
2. Drag the 5069-AEN2TR communication module from Toolbox to

Hardware Diagram.
Use New 5069-AEN2TR Graphic to set a name and number of expansion slots
for a new 5069-AEN2TR communication module.
See also
Add a 5069-AEN2TR communication module on page 39
Add modules Add or remove modules for 1756 ControlLogix, 1769/68 CompactLogix,
1794/97 FLEX I/O, and 1734 POINT I/O hardware. You can add modules to a
project without a related chassis or controller, but most modules require a

controller to operate properly. Modules appear in Hardware Diagram and

Project Explorer.
See also
About unsupported modules on page 42
Add a module Automation systems require one or more modules to drive inputs, outputs, or
handle communications.
Before you begin:
Add 1756 ControlLogix, 1769/68 CompactLogix, 1794/97 FLEX I/O, or

1734 POINT I/O hardware to the project.
To add a module:
1. In Toolbox, expand the product family and module type.
2. Drag the module from Toolbox to an unused slot on a chassis, bank, or

DIN rail in Hardware Diagram.
Tip: The unused slot turns green if it is compatible or red if it is not compatible.
3. (optional) In New Module Graphic, enter a unique name for the module,
then click OK. In Hardware Diagram, the module snaps into its slot in the
chassis. Project Explorer shows the module in Projects and Devices.
See also
About unsupported modules Modules updated or imported from a controller or Logix Designer project may
not be supported in Studio 5000 Architect. When a module is not supported,
Studio 5000 Architect displays an unsupported module image in the appropriate
chassis, DIN rail, or expansion slot.
Unsupported modules have the following limitations:
You cannot change the properties of unsupported modules.

You cannot move unsupported modules to another chassis, DIN rail, or
expansion slot.
You cannot cut, copy, or paste unsupported modules. However, cutting or
copying its chassis or DIN rail copies the unsupported module.

For this family of devices: Studio 5000 Architect displays this image:
1756 ControlLogix
1768/69 CompactLogix
1794/97 FLEX I/O
See also
Update a hardware diagram on page 100
Add Kinetix servo drives Add Kinetix servo drives to operate multi-axis motion controls using a Logix
Designer project. Servo drives appear in Hardware Diagram and Project
Explorer.
Important: Using Kinetix drives in Studio 5000 Architect software requires Logix
Designer 24.x through 30.x.
See also
Add a Kinetix servo drive on page 43
Add a Kinetix servo drive Add a Kinetix servo drive to run multi-axis motion controls from a Logix
Designer project.
To add a Kinetix servo drive:
1. In Toolbox, expand Motion Control and Servo Drives.

2. Expand the drive type and Kinetix product family.
3. Drag a servo drive from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. In New Servo Drive Graphic, configure the drive settings:

128 characters.
or host name.
(optional) Change DC BUS Supply/Line Filter: Select either Single
or Multiple supply/line filters, then select a power supply.
5. Click OK. The servo drive appears in Hardware Diagram. Project

Explorer shows the servo drive in Devices.
See also
New Servo Drive Graphic on page 44
New Servo Drive Graphic How do I open New Servo Drive Graphic?
1. In Toolbox, expand Motion Control and Servo Drives.
2. Expand the drive type and Kinetix product family.
3. Drag a servo drive from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
Use New Servo Drive Graphic to set description, and network settings for a new
servo drive.
The Kinetix Servo Drives Configuration settings are:
Setting Description
Type Sets the type of the servo drive.
Vendor Shows the vendor information of the servo drive.
Name Sets the name of the servo drive.
Description Sets the description of the servo drive. Cannot be longer than 128 characters.
Change DC BUS Supply/Line Filter Sets the number and type of power supply/line filters for the servo drive. Only shown for Kinetix
5700 devices.

Setting Description
Address/Host Name Sets the network configuration of the servo drive.
Private Network: Select the value from the list, from 1 to 254.
IP Address: Enter a unique IP address to identify the servo drive on the IP network.
Host Name: Enter a fully qualified domain name, such as servodrive.yourcompany.com.
See also
Add a Kinetix servo drive on page 43
Add PowerFlex drives Add a PowerFlex drive to connect and control it in a FactoryTalk system.
Important: Using PowerFlex drives in Studio 5000 Architect software requires Logix
See also
Add a PowerFlex drive on page 45
New PowerFlex Graphic on page 46
Add a PowerFlex drive Add a PowerFlex drive to control it from a Logix Designer project.
To add a PowerFlex drive:
1. In Toolbox, expand Drives and Drives, AC Low Voltage.
2. Expand either Architecture Drives or Compact Drives, then expand the

product family folder.
3. Drag the drive from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. In New PowerFlex Graphic, configure the PowerFlex settings:

128 characters.
Address / Host Name, set the IP address or host name for the drive.
5. Click OK. The drive appears in the Hardware Diagram pane. Project
Explorer shows the drive in Devices.

See also
New PowerFlex Graphic on page 46
New PowerFlex Graphic How do I open New PowerFlex Graphic?
1. In Toolbox, expand Drives and Drives, AC Low Voltage.
2. Expand either Architecture Drives or Compact Drives, then expand the

product family folder.
3. Drag the drive from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
Use New PowerFlex Graphic to add PowerFlex drives to a hardware diagram.
The New PowerFlex Graphic settings are:
Field Description
Name Sets a unique name for the drive.
Description Sets the description for the drive. Cannot be longer than 128 characters.
Address / Host Name Sets the IP address or host name for the drive.
Always show this dialog If unchecked, New PowerFlex Graphic does not open the next time a drive is added to the Hardware Diagram. New drives use the
default settings.
See also
Add a PowerFlex drive on page 45
Add PanelView Plus and You can add or remove PanelView Plus and MobileView graphic terminals to your
project. Adding a PanelView Plus or MobileView terminal creates a new
MobileView graphic FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.
terminals
See also
Add a PanelView Plus graphic terminal on page 46
Add a MobileView graphic terminal on page 47
Add a PanelView Plus graphic Add a variety of PanelView Plus graphic terminals to a Studio 5000 Architect
project. Adding a PanelView Plus terminal creates a new FactoryTalk View
terminal
Machine Edition application.
To add a PanelView Plus graphic terminal:
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Graphic Terminals.

2. Expand the PanelView Plus model family and size items.
3. Drag a PanelView Plus model from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. In New PanelView Plus Graphic, configure settings for the PanelView

Plus terminal:
(optional) Name: Enter a unique name for the terminal.

(optional) Description: Enter a description of the terminal. Cannot be
longer than 128 characters.
IP Address: Enter a static IP address for the terminal.
(optional) Catalog Number: Select a catalog number from the list.
5. Click OK.
6. In New PanelView Plus Project, configure settings for the new

FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application:
Name: Enter a unique name for the application. Studio 5000 Architect
creates a new FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.
(optional) Description: Enter a description of the application. Cannot
be longer than 128 characters.
(optional) Scale Replace Displays: Select to scale objects in Replace
displays to the resolution of the panel.
(optional) Scale OnTop Displays: Select to scale objects in OnTop
(optional) Language: Select a language for the application.
7. Click OK. The PanelView Plus graphic terminal appears in Hardware

Diagram and in Project Explorer under Devices. The FactoryTalk View
Machine Edition application appears in Project Explorer under Projects.
See also
New PanelView Plus Graphic on page 48
New PanelView Plus Project on page 49
Add a MobileView graphic Add a variety of MobileView graphic terminals to your Studio 5000 Architect
project. Adding a MobileView terminal creates a new FactoryTalk View Machine
terminal
Edition application.

To add a MobileView graphic terminal:
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Mobile Terminals.
2. Expand the MobileView model family and size items.
3. Drag a MobileView model from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. In New MobileView Graphic, configure settings for the MobileView

terminal:
Name: Enter a unique name for the terminal.

(optional) Description: Enter a description of the terminal. Cannot be
IP Address: Enter a static IP address for the terminal.
(optional) Catalog Number: Select a catalog number from the list.
5. Click OK.
6. In New MobileView Project, configure settings for the new FactoryTalk

View Machine Edition application:
Name: Enter a unique name for the application. Studio 5000 Architect
creates a new FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.
7. Click OK. The MobileView graphic terminal appears in Hardware

Diagram and in Project Explorer under Devices. The FactoryTalk View
Machine Edition application appears in Project Explorer under Projects.
See also
New MobileView Graphic on page 49
New MobileView Project on page 50
New PanelView Plus Graphic How do I open New PanelView Plus Graphic?

Use New PanelView Plus Graphic to set name, description, and IP address
settings for a new PanelView Plus graphic terminal. These settings are editable
after the project contains the PanelView Plus terminal.
See also
PanelView Plus Properties settings on page 50
New PanelView Plus Project How do I open New PanelView Plus Project?
4. Configure the settings in New PanelView Plus Graphic, then click OK.
Use New PanelView Plus Project to set the name and description for a new
PanelView Plus project. The name and description are editable after the project is
part of the Studio 5000 Architect project.
See also
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Project settings on page 61
New MobileView Graphic How do I open New MobileView Graphic?
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Mobile Terminals.
Use New MobileView Graphic to set name, description, and IP address settings
for a new MobileView graphic terminal. These settings are editable after the
MobileView terminal is in the project.

See also
MobileView Properties on page 50
New MobileView Project How do I open New MobileView Project?
4. Configure the settings in New MobileView Graphic, then click OK.
Use New MobileView Project to set the name and description for a new
MobileView project. The name and description are editable after the project is
part of the Studio 5000 Architect project.
See also
PanelView Plus Properties The PanelView Plus Properties settings define name, description, and network
settings for PanelView Plus graphic terminals. Set these settings from New
settings
PanelView Plus Graphic when adding a PanelView Plus terminal or from the
Properties General tab when editing a PanelView Plus terminal.
The PanelView Plus Properties settings are:
Setting Description
Name Sets the name for the PanelView Plus terminal.
Description Sets the description for the PanelView Plus terminal. Cannot be longer than 255
characters.
IP Address Sets the unique address that identifies the PanelView Plus terminal on the IP
network.
Catalog Number Sets a catalog number for the PanelView Plus terminal.
See also
New PanelView Plus Graphic on page 48
MobileView Properties settings The MobileView Properties settings define name, description, and network
settings for MobileView components. Set these settings in New MobileView

Graphic when adding a MobileView terminal or from the Properties General tab
when editing a MobileView terminal.
The MobileView Properties settings are:
Setting Description
Name Sets the name for the MobileView.
Description Sets the description for the MobileView. Cannot be longer than 128 characters.
IP Address Sets the unique address that identifies the MobileView on the IP network.
Catalog Number Sets a catalog number for the MobileView.
See also
New MobileView Graphic on page 49
Add computers You can add or remove computers from your project. Computers represent the
hardware that serve FactoryTalk View SE and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
applications to visualization devices. Computers appear in Hardware Diagram
and Project Explorer.
See also
Add a computer on page 51
Visualization stations and servers on page 52
Add a computer Add a computer to a Studio 5000 Architect project to represent a host machine
for FactoryTalk View SE and FactoryTalk View Machine Edition servers.
To add a computer:
1. In Toolbox, expand the Computers and Generic Computer folders.
2. Drag a computer from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
3. In New Computer Graphic, configure the following settings:
Name: Type a unique name for the computer.

(optional) Description: Type a description for the computer. Cannot
Computer Name: Enter or select the computer's hostname.
4. Click OK. The computer appears in the Hardware Diagram and in

Project Explorer under Devices.

See also
New Computer Graphic on page 52
New Computer Graphic How do I open New Computer Graphic?
1. In Toolbox, expand the Computers and Generic Computer folders.
2. Drag a computer from Toolbox to the Hardware Diagram.
Use New Computer Graphic to set the name, description, and host name for a
new computer. Edit these settings after the computer has been added to the
project.
The computer properties are:
Field Description
Name Sets the name for the computer.
Description Sets the description for the computer. Cannot be longer than 128 characters.
Computer Name Sets the unique name that identifies the computer on the network.
See also
Visualization stations and servers represent software applications that provide

Add visualization stations
visual, communication, alarm, and event data to FactoryTalk View SE and
and servers FactoryTalk View Machine Edition components. Visualization stations and
servers are displayed in Project Explorer.
See also
Add a FactoryTalk View SE Station on page 52
Add a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Station on page 54
Add a FactoryTalk View SE Server Project on page 54
Add an RSLinx Enterprise Server Project on page 56
Add a FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Server Project on page 57
Add a FactoryTalk View Site If your automation system integrates with FactoryTalk View Site Edition
visualization devices, add a FactoryTalk View Site Edition station to your Studio
Edition Station
5000 Architect project.

Before you begin:
To add a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station:
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Stations.
2. Drag a FactoryTalk View SE Local or FactoryTalk View SE Network

station from Toolbox to a computer in Hardware Diagram.
3. In New View SE Station Project, configure settings for the application:
Name: Enter a unique name for the application. If you enter a unique
name, the Studio 5000 Architect software creates a new FactoryTalk
View Site Edition application.
4. In New View SE Station Project, configure settings for the HMI server:
(optional) Area: Enter a View SE area to assign the HMI server to the
area.
Name: Enter a unique name for the HMI server.
(optional) Description: Enter a description of the HMI server.
Cannot be longer than 255 characters.
5. (optional) In New View SE Station Project, select additional server

functions:
New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server: Select if this computer is also an

RSLinx Enterprise server. The Studio 5000 Architect software creates a
new RSLinx Enterprise Data Server and displays New RSLinx
Enterprise Data Server Project.
New Tag Alarm and Event Server: Select if this computer is also a Tag
Alarm & Events server. Studio 5000 Architect creates a new Tag Alarm
and Event server and displays New Tag Alarm and Event Server
Project.
6. Click OK. Project Explorer shows the View SE Station project in Projects.
See also
New Site Edition Project on page 58

New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server on page 59
New Factory Talk Alarm and Event Server on page 59
Add a FactoryTalk View Machine If your automation system integrates with View Machine Edition (ME)
Visualization devices, add a View ME Station to your Studio 5000 Architect
Edition Station
project.
Before you begin:
To add a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Station:
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Stations.
2. Drag FactoryTalk View Machine Edition from Toolbox to a computer in

Hardware Diagram.
3. In New View ME Station Project, configure the station settings:

255 characters.
(optional) Language: Select a project language.
(optional) Resolution: Select a project resolution.
4. Click OK. In Hardware Diagram, Studio 5000 Architect software displays

a new computer. Project Explorer shows the View ME Station project in
Projects.
See also
New ME Station Project on page 59
Add a FactoryTalk View Site If your automation system integrates with FactoryTalk View Site Edition
Visualization devices, add a View SE Server project to your Studio 5000 Architect
Edition Server Project
project.

Before you begin:
To add a View SE Server Project:
1. In Toolbox, expand Visualization and Servers.
2. Drag FactoryTalk View SE Server from Toolbox to a computer in

Hardware Diagram.
3. In New FactoryTalk View SE Server Project, configure the Application

settings:

255 characters.
(optional) Language: Select a project language.
4. In New FactoryTalk View SE Server Project, configure settings for the

HMI server:
(optional) Area: Enter a View SE area to assign the HMI server to the
area.
Name: Enter a unique name for the HMI server.
(optional) Description: Enter a description of the HMI server.
Cannot be longer than 255 characters.
5. (optional) In New FactoryTalk View SE Server Project, select additional

server functions:
New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server: Select if this computer is also an

RSLinx Enterprise server. The Studio 5000 Architect software creates a
new RSLinx Enterprise Data Server and displays New RSLinx
Enterprise Data Server Project.
New Tag Alarm and Event Server: Select if this computer is also a Tag
Alarm & Events server. The Studio 5000 Architect software creates a
new Tag Alarm and Event server and displays New Tag Alarm and
Event Server Project.
6. Click OK. Project Explorer shows the View SE Server project in Projects.
See also
New FactoryTalk View SE Server Project on page 58

Add an RSLinx Enterprise Server If your automation system has a dedicated RSLinx Enterprise server, you need to
add a RSLinx Enterprise server project to your Studio 5000 Architect project.
Project
Before you begin:
To add a RSLinx Enterprise Server Project:
2. Drag RSLinx Enterprise Server from Toolbox to a computer in

Hardware Diagram.
3. In New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Project, enter the Application

settings.
Type: Select a View SE application type.

View SE application.
4. In New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Project, enter the RSLinx

Enterprise Server settings.
(optional) Area: Enter a View SE area to assign the RSLinx Enterprise

server to the area. If you enter a unique area, the Studio 5000 Architect
software creates a new area.
Name: Enter a unique name for the server.
(optional) Description: Enter a description of the server. Cannot be
(optional) Create HMI Server: Select to create an associated HMI
server.
5. (optional) In Alarms and Events, select alarm and event options:

Enable alarm and event support: Select if this server monitors alarm
and event tags.
Enable server-assigned priorities: Select and assign severity ranges if
this server has custom warning levels for alarms and events.
6. Click OK. Project Explorer shows the RSLinx Enterprise server project in
Projects.
See also
New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Project on page 59
Add a Tag Alarm and Event If your automation system has a dedicated FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server,
you need to add a Tag Alarm and Event server project to your Studio 5000
Server project
Architect project.
Before you begin:
To add a FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server Project:
2. Drag Tag Alarm and Event Server from Toolbox to a computer in

Hardware Diagram.
3. In New Tag Alarm and Event Server Project, enter the Application
settings:
Type: Select a View SE application type.

View SE application.
4. In New Tag Alarm and Event Server Project, enter the Tag Alarm and
Event Server settings:

(optional) Area: Enter a View SE area to assign the tag server to the
area. If you enter a unique area, the Studio 5000 Architect software
creates a new area.
Name: Enter a unique name for the server.
(optional) Description: Enter a description of the server. Cannot be
(optional) Create HMI Server: Select to create an associated HMI
server.
5. (optional) In the Priorities tab of New Tag Alarm and Event Server
Project, enter the Priority settings.
Enable server-assigned priorities: Select to change default event

ranges.
Urgent: Set the low threshold for Urgent level events.
High: Set the low threshold for High level events.
Medium: Set the low threshold for Medium level events.
6. Click OK. Project Explorer shows the Tag Alarm and Event server project
in Projects.
See also
New FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server Project on page 59
New Site Edition Project How do I open New Site Edition Project?
1. In Toolbox, expand the Visualization and Stations folders.
2. Drag FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station from Toolbox to a

computer in the Hardware Diagram.
Use New Site Edition Project to set application and HMI server settings for a
new local or network distributed Site Edition project. You can edit these settings
after the Site Edition project is added to the Studio 5000 Architect project.
See also
Add a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Station on page 52
FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project settings on page 60

New Machine Edition Station How do I open New Machine Edition Station Project?
Project 1. In Toolbox, expand the Visualization and Stations folders.
2. Drag FactoryTalk View ME Station from Toolbox to a computer in the

Hardware Diagram.
Use New Machine Edition Station Project to set name, description, resolution,
scaling options, and language for a new FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
project. You can edit these settings after the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
project is added to the Studio 5000 Architect project.
See also
Add a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Station on page 54
New Tag Alarm and Event How do I open New Tag Alarm and Event Server Project?
Server Project 1. In Toolbox, expand the Visualization and Servers folders.
2. Drag the Tag Alarm and Event Server from Toolbox to a computer in the
Hardware Diagram.
Use New Tag Alarm and Event Server Project to set server and alarm properties
for a new Tag Alarm and Event Server.
See also
Add a FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server Project on page 57
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server General settings on page 61
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server Priorities settings on page 62
New RSLinx Enterprise Data How do I open New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Project?
Server Project 1. In Toolbox, expand the Visualization and Servers folders.
2. Drag the RSLinx Enterprise Server from Toolbox to a computer in the

Hardware Diagram.
Use New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Projectto set application, server, and
alarm and event settings for a new RSLinx Enterprise data server
See also

RSLinx Enterprise Data Server General settings on page 63
RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Alarms and Events settings on page 63
FactoryTalk View Site Edition The FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project settings define application and
HMI server settings for a Site Edition project. Set these settings from New Site
Project settings
Edition Project when adding a local or network server or from the Properties
General tab when editing a Site Edition project.
The FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project application and HMI server settings
are:
Application Field Description

Type Specifies the project type for the FactoryTalk View Site Edition project.
Can only be set when adding an HMI, RSLinx Enterprise, or Tag Alarm and Event
server without a station.
Name Specifies the name for the FactoryTalk View Site Edition project. The project
name must not be empty.
Description Specifies the description for the FactoryTalk View Site Edition project. Cannot be
Language Specifies the display language for the FactoryTalk View Site Edition project.
The FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project HMI server settings are:
HMI Server Field Description

Area Specifies the area for the project's HMI server.
If the area name is unique, a new area is created as a child of the FactoryTalk
View Site Edition project. The HMI server is added as a child of the new area.
If the area name already exists, the HMI server is added as a child of the
specified area.
If the area name is blank, the HMI server is added as a child of the FactoryTalk
View Site Edition project.
Cannot be set when adding or editing a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Local
Station.
Name Specifies the name for the project's HMI server. The HMI server name must not be
empty.
Cannot be set when adding or editing a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Local
Station.
Description Specifies the description for the project's HMI server.
The FactoryTalk View Site Edition Project server settings are:
Server Setting Description

New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server If checked, opens New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server.
This check box is only available when adding a new project.
New Tag Alarm and Event Server If checked, opens New FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server.

See also
New FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server on page 59
FactoryTalk View Machine The FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Project settings define name,
description, language, resolution, and scaling options for a FactoryTalk View
Edition Project settings
Machine Edition application. Set these settings from New ME Station Project
when adding a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application or from the
Properties General tab when editing a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
application.
The FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Project settings are:
Setting Description
Name Sets the name for the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application. The project
Description Sets the description for the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application. Cannot
Language Sets the display language for the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.
Resolution Sets the target resolution for the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application.
Scale Replace Displays Sets if objects in Replace displays should be scaled to the resolution of the panel.
Scale OnTop Displays Sets if objects in OnTop displays should be scaled to the resolution of the panel.
Ensure runtime application can execute on PanelView Plus 7 Standard Sets if a application should be compatible with both PanelView Plus 7
Performance and PanelView Plus 7 Standard graphic terminals.
See also
New ME Station Project on page 59
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event The FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server General settings define server
settings for a FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server. Set these settings from the
Server General settings
General tab of New FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server when adding a new
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server or from the Properties General tab when
editing an FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server.
The FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Server General settings are:

Tag Alarm and Event Server Field Description

Area Specifies the area for the FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server.
View Site Edition project. The FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server is added as
a child of the new area.
If the area name already exists, the FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server is
added as a child of the specified area.
If the area name is blank, the FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server is added as
a child of the FactoryTalk View Site Edition project.
Cannot be set when the project type is a FactoryTalk View Site Edition Local
Station.
Name Specifies the name for the FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server. The FactoryTalk
Alarms and Event server name must not be empty.
Description Specifies the description for the FactoryTalk Alarms and Event server. Cannot be
The server settings are:

Create HMI Server If checked, opens New HMI Server.
See also
New FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server on page 59
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server Priorities settings on page 62
FactoryTalk Alarms and Event The FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server Priorities settings define settings for
a FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server. Set these settings from the Priorities tab
Server Priorities settings
of New FactoryTalk Alarms and Event Server Project when adding a new
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server or from the Priorities tab when editing a
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events server.
The FactoryTalk Alarms and Events Server Priorities settings are:
Field Description
Enable server-assigned priorities If selected, allows you to set custom priority values for Urgent, High, and
Medium priority events.
Urgent Specifies the priority at which an Urgent priority alarm or event will be created.
High Specifies the priority at which a High priority alarm or event will be created.
Medium Specifies the priority at which a Medium priority alarm or event will be created.
See also
New FactoryTalk Alarm and Event Server Project on page 59

RSLinx Enterprise Data Server The RSLinx Enterprise Data Server General settings define options for an
RSLinx Enterprise data server. Configure these settings from the General tab of
General settings
New RSLinx Enterprise Server when adding an RSLinx Enterprise server or
from the Properties General tab when editing an RSLinx Enterprise server.
The RSLinx Enterprise Data Server General settings are:
RSLinx Enterprise Server Field Description

Area Specifies the area for the RSLinx Enterprise server.
View SE project. The RSLinx Enterprise server is added as a child of the new
area.
If the area name already exists, the RSLinx Enterprise is added as a child of
the specified area.
If the area name is blank, the RSLinx Enterprise server is added as a child of
the FactoryTalk View SE project.
Cannot be set when the project type is a FactoryTalk View SE Local Station.
Name Specifies the name for the RSLinx Enterprise server. The RSLinx Enterprise server
Description Specifies the description for the RSLinx Enterprise server. Cannot be longer than
255 characters.
The server settings are:

Create HMI Server If checked, opens New HMI Server.
See also
RSLinx Enterprise Data Server The RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Alarms and Events settings define alarm
and event settings for an RSLinx Enterprise data server. Set these settings from the
Alarms and Events settings
Alarms and Events tab of New RSLinx Enterprise Data Server when adding a
new RSLinx Enterprise data server or from the Properties Alarms and Events tab
when editing an RSLinx Enterprise data server.
The RSLinx Enterprise Data Server Alarms and Events settings are:
Setting Description
Enable alarm and event support If selected, sets the RSLinx Enterprise Data Server to act as an Alarm and Event
server.
Enable server-assigned priorities If selected, enables custom priority values for Urgent, High, and Medium priority
events.
Urgent Sets the priority at which an Urgent priority alarm or event will be created.
High Sets the priority at which a High priority alarm or event will be created.
Medium Sets the priority at which a Medium priority alarm or event will be created.

See also
RSLinx Enterprise Data Server General settings on page 63

Chapter 6
Import existing components

document. Components appear in Hardware Diagram and Project Explorer.
Import existing components from a project file or online controller to add them to
a Studio 5000 Architect project. Once added, connect components to networks
and configure relationships to share tags and control an automation system.
See also
Import a FactoryTalk View application from a file on page 67
Import a controller project Logix Designer project files (.acd) can be imported to to a Studio 5000 Architect
project. Studio 5000 Architect software adds the controller, chassis or DIN rail,
from a file and all associated modules, tags, and aliases to the project.
If the imported project contains unknown or unsupported modules, Studio 5000

Architect software places an unsupported module in the appropriate chassis or
DIN rail slot.
If the imported project contains produced or consumed tags using user defined
data types, the user defined data type must be defined in the producer controller
before you can commit the hardware diagram.
To import a controller project from a file:
1. In Hardware Diagram, right-click on a blank area of the hardware diagram,

then click Add Controller Project.
2. In Open, locate and select the project file to add, then click Open.
3. If you are importing a 1769 controller, in Bank Configuration, change the

configuration to match your physical controller, then click OK.
4. In Confirm Update Changes, click OK. The controller, chassis or DIN

rail, and all associated modules appear in Hardware Diagram.
Chapter 6 Import existing components
See also
Confirm Update Changes on page 68
Import a controller project You can import a controller project to your Studio 5000 Architect project from
an online controller using RSLinx Classic. Studio 5000 Architect software adds
from an online controller the controller, chassis or DIN rail, and all associated modules, tags, and aliases to
your project.
If the imported project contains unknown or unsupported modules, Studio 5000

Architect software places an unsupported module in the appropriate chassis or
DIN rail slot.
If the imported project contains produced or consumed tags using user defined
data types, the user defined data type must be defined in the producer controller
before you can commit the hardware diagram.
To import a controller project from an online controller:
1. From the Sync menu, click Import from Online Controller...
2. In Select Online Controller to Import, browse the network to click the

controller to import into your project, then click Select.
3. In Choose Matching Controller Configuration File, perform one of

following steps:
To create a new project file, click Create New.

To use controller settings from a project file in the list, click the file,
then click Select.
To use controller settings from a different project file, click Browse,
then add the file to the list. Once Studio 5000 Architect software
verifies the validity of the file, click Select.
4. If you are importing a 1769 controller, in Bank Configuration, modify the

5. In Confirm Update Changes, click OK.
See also

Import existing components Chapter 6
Update a hardware diagram with an online controller on page 101
Select Online Controller to Import on page 67
Choose Matching Controller Configuration File on page 68
Confirm Update Changes on page 68
Import a FactoryTalk View You can import a FactoryTalk View application to your Studio 5000 Architect
project. Studio 5000 Architect software adds the associated PanelView Plus or
application from a file MobileView terminal, tags, displays, global objects, images, macros, and servers to
the project.
To import a FactoryTalk View application from a file:

then click Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project.
2. In Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project, select an application and its

settings:
Application Type: Select a type of FactoryTalk View application.

Applications: Select the application to import.
Language: Select a language for the application.
Diagram to add discovered hardware to: Select a hardware diagram
where Studio 5000 Architect software will import the components.
3. Click OK.
4. In Update Summary, review the changes, then click OK.
The FactoryTalk View application is displayed in Project Explorer. If

importing a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application, a PanelView
Plus or MobileView terminal is added to the hardware diagram and its
catalog number is set based on the station resolution of the project.
See also
Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project on page 69
Select Online Controller to How do I open Select Online Controller to Import?
Import From the Hardware Diagrams menu, click Import from Online
Controller...

Select Online Controller to Import lists controllers connected to the network.

Select a controller to import settings from the online controller to settings in the
See also
Choose Matching Controller How do I open Choose Matching Controller Configuration File?
Configuration File If you are importing a controller from an online controller
1. Select Hardware Diagrams > Import from Online Controller...
2. In Select Online Controller to Import, browse the network, select the

controller to import into the project, then click Select.
If you are updating a hardware diagram with an online controller
Select Use external controller configuration file in Select Online

Controller to Update.
Choose Matching Controller Configuration lists existing project files that are
compatible with the controller you are importing. The selected controller project
and its documentation are added to the Studio 5000 Architect project.
To import or update to a new project file, click Create New.

To import or update to a project file in the list, click the file, then click
Select.
To import or update to a different project file, click Browse, then add
the file to the list. Once Studio 5000 Architect software verifies the
validity of the file, click Select.
See also
Update a project with an online controller on page 101
Confirm Update Changes How do I open Confirm Update Changes?
If you are importing a controller from a file

then click Add Controller Project.

Import existing components Chapter 6
2. In Open, locate and select the project file you wish to add, then click Open.

If you are importing a controller from an online controller

then click Import From Online.
2. In Select Online Controller to Import, browse the network and click the
controller you want to import into your project, then click Select.
3. In Choose Matching Controller Configuration File, perform one of

following steps:
To create a new project file, click Create New.

To use controller settings from a project file in the list, click the file,
then click Select.
To use controller settings from a different project file, click Browse,
then add the file to the list. Once Studio 5000 Architect verifies the

Confirm Update Changes lists pending changes to a Studio 5000 Architect

project. It appears before a project import changes a Studio 5000 Architect
project. Review the changes, then continue or cancel the update.
See also
Add Existing FactoryTalk How do I open Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project?
View Project In Hardware Diagram, right-click on a blank area of the hardware diagram,
then click Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project.

Use Add Existing FactoryTalk View Project to import a FactoryTalk View

application into a Studio 5000 Architect project. Studio 5000 Architect software
updates the project after importing it.
When importing a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application, a PanelView

Plus or MobileView terminal is added to the hardware diagram and its catalog
number is set based on the project's station resolution.
See also
Import a FactoryTalk View application from a file on page 67

Chapter 7
Add networks
Networks in Studio 5000 Architect represent the hardware and cables that allow
components to communicate. After components are connected to the same
network, you can create ownership relationships, tags, and I/O aliases.
In ControlNet and other non-Ethernet networks, components that communicate

with each other must be connected to the same network trunk. ControlNet and
other network trunks are only shown in Hardware Diagram.
In Ethernet networks, components that communicate with each other must be

connected to each other, either directly or through Ethernet switches. Ethernet
switches are displayed in Hardware Diagram. Managed switches owned by a
controller also appear in Project Explorer.
See also
Add a managed Ethernet switch on page 71
Add an unmanaged Ethernet switch on page 72
Add a Generic switch on page 72
Add a network trunk on page 73
Add a managed Ethernet Add a managed Ethernet switch to build or expand an Ethernet network using
Stratix devices. Studio 5000 Architect software supports managed Stratix switches
switch ranging from 3 to 20 ports in their default configuration. Some switches support
expansions up to a total of 26 ports.
To add a managed Ethernet Switch:
1. In Toolbox, expand Network Infrastructure and Ethernet Switches.
2. Expand Managed Switches, then expand the list by switch port size.
3. Drag a switch from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. (optional) In New Switch Graphic, enter the switch properties:
a. (optional) Name: Enter a unique name for the switch.

Chapter 7 Add networks
b. (optional) Description: Enter a description for the switch. Cannot be

c. Address / Host Name: Set the IP address or host name for the switch.
5. Click OK. The Stratix switch appears in the Hardware Diagram and in
Project Explorer under Devices.
See also
Switch Configuration on page 76
Add an unmanaged Add an unmanaged Ethernet switch to build or expand an Ethernet network
using Stratix devices. Studio 5000 Architect software supports unmanaged Stratix
Ethernet switch switches ranging from 4 to 8 ports.
To add an unmanaged Ethernet switch:
1. In Toolbox, expand Network Infrastructure and Ethernet Switches.
2. Expand Unmanaged Switches, then expand the list by switch port size.
3. Drag a switch from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
4. In New Switch Graphic, enter a unique name for the switch, then click
OK. The switch appears in Hardware Diagram and in Project Explorer
under Devices.
See also
You can add a generic switch to your Studio 5000 Architect project. Use generic
Add a Generic switch
switches to connect mainstream Ethernet hardware to your automation system.
To add a Generic Switch:
1. In Toolbox, expand Network Infrastructure and Generic Switch.
2. Drag a Generic Switch from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
3. (optional) In New Generic Switch Graphic, configure the switch

properties:

Add networks Chapter 7
Name: Enter a unique name for the switch.

Description: Enter a description for the switch. Cannot be longer than
255 characters.
Type: Select whether the switch is Managed or Unmanaged.
Number of Ports: Select the number of ports on the switch.
Address / Host Name: If the switch is managed, Set the IP address or
host name for the switch.
4. Click OK. The generic switch appears appears in Hardware Diagram and
in Project Explorer under Devices.
See also
New Generic Switch Graphic on page 75
Add a network trunk ControlNet and other network trunks represent the cabling that
connectnon-Ethernet components. Using multiple controllers or modules to
communicate across a ControlNet or other non-Ethernet network requires a
network trunk.
ControlNet trunks are blue, other network trunks are black.
To add a network trunk:
1. From the Network Trunk list, select a network trunk type, then select
Network Trunk Tool.
2. In Hardware Diagram, either:
Click the location to set the trunk position.

Drag over a location to set both the trunk position and size.
Studio 5000 Architect software displays the network trunk in Hardware
Diagram.
See also
Connect components to a network trunk on page 74
Connect Ethernet For Ethernet components to communicate with each other, connect them to the
same Ethernet network. In most cases, components connect to an Ethernet
components switch. Components with multiple Ethernet ports support Device Level Ring
(DLR) connections and can connect components without a switch.

Ethernet connections and ports are green.
To connect Ethernet components:
1. In Hardware Diagram, drag the component or component port to an

unused port on an Ethernet switch or other Ethernet component.
2. (optional) If the new connection links two previously unconnected

networks, Studio 5000 Architect software combines them into a single
network. In Select Network Name, enter a network name for the
combined network, then click OK.
See also
Add a Generic switch on page 72
Connect components to a network trunk on page 74
Connect components to a In order for ControlNet and other non-Ethernet components to communicate
with each other, connect the components to the same network trunk.
network trunk Components can only connect to one network trunk at a time.
ControlNet connections are blue, other network connections are black.
To connect a device to a network trunk:
In Hardware Diagram, drag the component or component port to the

ControlNet or other network trunk.
See also
Add a network trunk on page 73
Connect Ethernet components on page 73
Add an Ethernet Tap Add an Ethernet tap to monitor messages on an Ethernet network.
To add an Ethernet tap:
1. In Toolbox, expand Network Infrastructure, Ethernet Switches,

Managed Switches, and 3-Port Switches.
2. Drag an Ethernet tap from Toolbox to Hardware Diagram.
3. In New Switch Graphic, configure the switch properties, then click OK:
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(optional) Name: Enter a unique name for the Ethernet tap.

(optional) Description: Enter a description for the Ethernet tap.
Address / Host Name: Select a network type and set the IP address or
host name for the Ethernet tap.
4. Click OK. The Ethernet tap appears in Hardware Diagram and in Project
Explorer under Devices.
See also
Connect Ethernet components on page 73
New Generic Switch Graphic How do I open New Generic Switch Graphic?
1. In Toolbox, expand the Network Infrastructure and Generic Switch

folders.
2. Drag a Generic Switch from Toolbox to the Hardware Diagram.
Use New Generic Switch Graphic to set switch settings for a new Ethernet
switch. You can edit these settings after the switch has been added to the project.
Settings Description
Name Specifies the name of the generic switch.
Description Specifies the description of the generic switch. Cannot be longer than 255
characters.
Type Specifies the type of switch:
Unmanaged: Unmanaged switches provide a basic network connection. No
additional network configuration is required with this option.
Managed: Managed switches allow you to take control of communication
over an Ethernet network. You need to configure the address or host name if
choosing this option.
Number of Ports Specifies the number of ports to create connections between communication
modules. The value range is 2 to 26.
Address/Host Name Specifies the IP configuration for a managed switch. There are three options:
IP Address: Enter a unique IP address to identify each node on the IP
network.
Host Name: Enter a fully qualified domain name, such as
switch.yourcompany.com.
See also
Add a Generic Switch on page 72

Switch Configuration How do I open Switch Configuration?
1. In Toolbox, expand the Network Infrastructure, Ethernet Switches,

Managed Switches or Unmanaged Switches, and number of port folders.
2. Drag the desired switch from Toolbox to the Hardware Diagram.
Use Switch Configuration to set the name, description, and network settings for
a new Stratix switch or Ethernet tap. You can edit these settings after the switch or
tap has been added to the project.
Settings that do not apply to the switch or tap are hidden.
Setting Description
Type Specifies the type of the switch.
Vendor Shows the vendor information of the switch.
Name Shows the switch name specified in New Switch Graphic.
Description Specifies the description for the switch. Cannot be longer than 128 characters.
Expansions Specifies the port expansion information. There are three available options, (0) -
None, (1) - 8 port expansion, and (2) - 8 port expansion(16 ports total).
Address / Host Name Specifies the configuration for the switch. The setting is available if the switch
type is Managed. There are three options:
The Private Network setting is not available for Stratix 6000 switches.
IP Address: Enter a unique IP address to identify each node on the IP
network.
Host Name: Enter a fully qualified domain name, such as
switch.yourcompany.com.
See also
Add an Ethernet Tap on page 74

Chapter 8
Add relationships and tags
For components to communicate with each other in production, they must have
one of three relationships:
Relationship Description
Ownership relationship Connects one module to one controller or RSLinx Enterprise server.
Producer/consumer relationship Connects one controller to another controller.
Shortcut Connects one controller to an RSLinx Enterprise server for use in a FactoryTalk View application.
Once two components have a relationship, they can communicate with each other
using one or more tags. Add tags for producer/consumer relationships, point tags,
and axis tags using Studio 5000 Architect or Logix Designer.
See also
Add an ownership relationship on page 83
Add a producer/consumer relationship on page 83
Add a shortcut on page 84
Add a produced and consumed tag on page 85
Add a point tag on page 86
About ownership An ownership relationship connects one module to one controller or RSLinx
Enterprise server. Once the relationship has been added, the controller or server
relationships "owns" the module and can read from or write to its tags. A controller or server
can own multiple modules. Modules can have multiple owners. In large
automation systems, ownership relationships can be very complex with many
modules owned by many controllers across multiple chassis.
Ethernet devices owned by or added to the I/O configuration of a controller are

counted toward the node limits of the controller.
Studio 5000 Architect software displays the owned modules for each controller in
Project Explorer under the controller project's I/O Configuration folder. Studio
5000 Architect displays owned modules for each RSLinx Enterprise server in
Communications.

Chapter 8 Add relationships and tags
To add an ownership relationship, one of these conditions must be true:
Either the controller and the target module must be on the same chassis
Or the controller or RSLinx Enterprise server must own all communication
modules along the path to the target module's chassis
Example
A controller in Chassis A needs to read tags from an input module across the
factory floor in Chassis B. The two chassis are physically connected using an
Ethernet network. Adding an ownership relationship between the controller and
the input module is a four step process:
1. In Studio 5000 Architect software, connect the two chassis together using
communication modules and an Ethernet switch.
2. Add an ownership relationship between the communication module in

Chassis A and the controller.

Chassis B and the controller.
4. Add an ownership relationship between the input module in Chassis B and

the controller.

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Project Explorer shows the path of owned modules in the controller project's
I/O Configuration folder.
See also
Add networks on page 71
Common module configuration errors on page 88
Ethernet node limitations on page 89
Project Explorer on page 10
About producer/consumer A producer/consumer relationship connects one controller to another controller.

Once the relationship has been added, the consumer controller can read from or
relationships write to specific tags provided by the producer controller. A consumer controller
can consume tags from many producer controllers. Similarly, a producer
controller can produce tags for many consumer controllers. In large automation
systems, producer/consumer relationships can be very complex with many
controllers producing and consuming tags from multiple controllers.
Studio 5000 Architect software displays the producer controllers for each
consumer controller in Project Explorer under the controller project's I/O
Configuration folder.
To add a producer/consumer relationship, one of these conditions must be true:
Either the consuming controller and the producing controller must be on

the same chassis
Or the consuming controller must own all communication modules along
the path to the producer controller's chassis

Example
A controller in Chassis A needs to consume tags from a controller across the

factory floor in Chassis B. The two chassis are physically connected using an
Ethernet network. Adding a producer/consumer relationship between the
consuming controller and the producing controller is a four step process:
1. In Studio 5000 Architect software, connect the two chassis together using
communication modules and an Ethernet switch.

Chassis A and the consuming controller in chassis A.

Chassis B and the consuming controller in chassis A.
4. Add a producer/consumer relationship between the producing module in

Chassis B and the consuming controller in Chassis A.

Project Explorer shows the path of owned modules and producer controllers in
the consumer controller project's I/O Configuration folder.
See also
Project Explorer on page 10
About shortcuts A shortcut connects one controller to an RSLinx Enterprise server for use in a
FactoryTalk View project. Once the relationship has been added, the RSLinx
Enterprise server can read from or write to the controller's tags. This allows a
FactoryTalk View application to communicate with a controller.
Studio 5000 Architect software displays the shortcuts for each RSLinx Enterprise
server in Communications.
To add a shortcut, the RSLinx Enterprise server must own all communication
modules along the path to the target module's chassis.
Example
A FactoryTalk View application with an RSLinx Enterprise server (right) needs to

read tags from a controller across the factory floor in Chassis A. The chassis and
the computer are physically connected using an Ethernet network. Adding a
shortcut between the RSLinx Enterprise server and the controller is a three step
process:

1. In Studio 5000 Architect software, connect the computer hosting the

RSLinx Enterprise server to Chassis A using communication modules and
an Ethernet switch.

Chassis A and the RSLinx Enterprise server.
3. Add a shortcut between the controller in Chassis A and the RSLinx

Enterprise server.
Communications shows the path of each shortcut from the RSLinx Enterprise
server to the controller.
See also
Communications on page 94

Add an ownership An ownership relationship connects one module to one controller or RSLinx
Enterprise server. Once the relationship has been added, the controller or server
relationship owns the module and can read from or write to its tags.
RSLinx Enterprise servers can only own controllers or communication modules

and can only read tags from controllers.
Before you begin:
Either place the controller and the target module on the same chassis, or
make the RSLinx Enterprise server the owner of all communication
modules along the path to the target module.
To add an ownership relationship:
1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the module to be owned by the controller or

RSLinx Enterprise server.
2. Drag the module on top of the controller or RSLinx Enterprise server.
3. In Configure Module, set the keying, and network settings, then click OK.
4. Commit the hardware diagram to save the module configurations to the

Logix Designer project or FactoryTalk View application.
Project Explorer displays the owned modules for each controller and
Communications displays owned modules for each RSLinx Enterprise server.
See also
About ownership relationships on page 77
Configure Module on page 89
Add a producer/consumer A producer/consumer relationship connects one controller to another controller.

Once the relationship has been added, the consumer controller can read from or
relationship write to specific tags provided by the producer controller.
Before you begin:
Either place the consumer controller and producer controller on the same
chassis, or make the consumer controller the owner of all communication
modules along the path to the producer controller
To add a producer/consumer relationship:
1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the controller to produce tags for the

consumer controller.

2. Drag the producer controller on top of the consumer controller.
3. In Configure Module, set the keying settings, then click OK.
4. Commit the hardware diagram to save the controller configurations to the

Logix Designer projects.
Project Explorer shows the path of owned modules and producer controllers in
the I/O Configuration folder of the consumer controller project.
See also
About producer/consumer relationships on page 79
Configure Module on page 89
A shortcut connects one controller to an RSLinx Enterprise server for use in a

Add a shortcut
FactoryTalk View application. Once you add the shortcut, the RSLinx Enterprise
server can read from or write to the controller's tags. This allows a FactoryTalk
View application to communicate with a controller.
Before you begin:
The RSLinx Enterprise server must own all communication modules along
the path to the target controller.
To add a shortcut:
1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the controller to be used in the FactoryTalk

View application.
2. Drag the controller on top of the computer that hosts the RSLinx
Enterprise server.
3. In Add New or Modify Existing Shortcut, set the shortcut settings, then
click OK:
Shortcut name: Enter a new shortcut name or select an existing

shortcut from the list. Selecting an existing shortcut will overwrite it.
Offline tag file: Enter a path to an offline tag file
Enable Alarms and Events: Enable or disable Alarms and Events
support on the shortcut. Only enable if alarms and events are defined in
the controller and the FactoryTalk View application responds to those
alarms or events.
4. Commit the hardware diagram to save the controller configurations to the

FactoryTalk View applications.

Communications shows the path of each shortcut from the RSLinx

Enterprise server to the controller.
See also
About shortcuts on page 81
Add New or Modify Existing Shortcut on page 94
Communications on page 94
Add a produced and Add produced and consumed tags to allow a consumer controller to read and
write values in a producer controller.
consumed tag
Before you begin:
Add a producer/consumer relationship between two controllers.

In the View menu, verify Produce/Consume Tags is checked.
To add a produced and consumed tag:
1. In Produce/Consume Tags, click Add.
2. In Consumer Tag, select a consumer controller and a name for the tag.
3. Click Connection.
4. In Producer Tag, select a producer controller.
5. (optional) In Producer Tag, configure the tag options:
External Access: Select the type of access for external controllers:

Read/Write, Read Only, or None.
RPI: Enter a requested packet interval in milliseconds. The producer
controller updates the tag once per interval.
Allow Unicast Consumer Connection: Select whether the tag is
broadcast using a one-to-one consumer connection.
6. Click OK.
7. In Consumer Tag, configure the remaining tag options:

Data Type: Select a data type for the tags.

External Access: Select the type of access for external controllers:
Read/Write, Read Only, or None.
Array Dimensions: Select the number of dimensions. Only available
for array-like data types.
Use Unicast Connection over EtherNet/IP: Select whether the tag is
consumed using a one-to-one consumer connection.
8. Click OK.
9. Commit the hardware diagram to save the tags to the Logix Designer
projects.
See also
Produce/Consume Tags on page 91
Consumer Tag on page 91
Producer Tag on page 92
Add a point tag A point tag, also known as an I/O alias, allows you to reference the point tag
instead of the I/O point in your controller programs. This can be a useful
shorthand for controllers with many inputs and outputs.
If the Create alias tags automatically when Point Tag is defined setting in
Studio 5000 Architect options is enabled, adding a point tag automatically adds
controller scope alias tags in each owning controller's project. If the setting is
disabled, corresponding alias tags are not added.
Before you begin:
Verify the I/O module is owned by at least one controller.

In the View menu, verify I/O Aliases is checked.
To add a point tag:
1. In Hardware Diagram, select an I/O module.
2. In I/O Aliases, click in the Point Tag column for an I/O point.
3. Enter a name for the point tag, then press Enter.
4. Commit the hardware diagram to save the tags to the Logix Designer
projects.

See also
I/O Aliases on page 93
An axis tag allows a controller project to reference a specific axis of motion on a

Add an axis tag
Kinetix 5500 servo drive. Create the tag in either Studio 5000 Architect or Logix
Designer software. The tag is committed and updated as part of a Logix Designer
project.
To add an axis tag:
1. Drag the Kinetix 5500 servo drive on top of a controller to create an

ownership relationship.
2. In Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives Configuration, set the keying settings.
3. Click the Associated Axes tab.
4. In Axis Name, enter the name for the axis tag.
5. (optional) In Motion Group, enter or select a motion group to contain the

axis tag.
6. Click OK.
7. Commit the hardware diagram to save the tag to the Logix Designer project.
Studio 5000 Architect displays the new axis tag and motion group in
Project Explorer under the controller project's Motion Groups folder.
See also
Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives Configuration on page 44
Edit a produced and Edit a produced and consumed tag to change its name, description, data type,
access options, or RPI.
consumed tag
To edit a produced and consumed tag
1. In Produce/Consume Tags, locate and click on the tag you wish to edit.
2. Click Edit.
3. In Consumer Tag, edit the name, description, data type, or access options.

4. (optional) Click Connection to open Producer Tag to edit the RPI, then
click OK.
5. Click OK.
See also
Produce/Consume Tags on page 91
Edit a shortcut Edit a shortcut to change its name or offline tag file.
To edit a shortcut
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Projects folder and hardware diagram

containing the FactoryTalk View application.
2. Expand the FactoryTalk View project containing the RSLinx Enterprise

server to modify.
3. Right-click the RSLinx Enterprise server, then click Properties.
4. In Properties, click Shortcuts.
5. Click the arrows next to the shortcut to edit.
6. Change the name or controller tag file.
7. Click OK.
See also
Common module When adding an ownership relationship between an Add-On Profile (AOP)
module and a controller, Studio 5000 Architect software checks the validity of the
configuration errors relationship against Logix Designer relationship rules. If the relationship is invalid,
Studio 5000 Architect software displays an error message.
Common error messages include:
Error Message Resolution

Child module incompatible with parent module. Verify module properties in Logix Designer.
Network size exceeds the allowable size for a network. Remove EtherNet devices from the network.
Child will not work under the specified parent port. Add the ownership relationship with the controller using a compatible port.


Catalog Services could not be found. This could indicate the Catalog Services is not installed. Verify Logix Designer and Catalog Services are installed properly.
The maximum number of Ethernet nodes for this controller type has been exceeded. Remove Ethernet devices from the I/O configuration of the controller.
The module does not allow disabled electronic keying when safety connections are present. Enable Electronic Keying in module properties or remove the safety
connections.
See also
Ethernet node limitations Any Ethernet/IP device that is owned by or added to the I/O configuration of a
controller is counted towards the node limits of the controller. ControlLogix and
CompactLogix controllers count all devices connected to local and remote
Ethernet ports.
The maximum number of connected Ethernet nodes varies by controller. Use the
Capacity tab in the Logix Designer software to determine limits for a controller.
Examples of devices counted as Ethernet nodes when added to the I/O

Configuration tree are:
Remote communication adapter

I/O modules connected to the EtherNet/IP network
Motion devices, such as drives
Remote controllers
HMI devices that are included in the I/O Configuration tree, for example,
PanelView Plus terminals
Linking devices, such as the 1788-EN2DNR
Third-party devices that are directly connected to the EtherNet/IP network
The local Ethernet modules and embedded Ethernet ports are not included in the
count.
See also
Configure Module How do I open Configure Module?

If adding an ownership relationship:
1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the module that will be owned by the

controller or RSLinx server.
2. Drag the module on top of the controller or RSLinx server that will own it.
If adding a producer/consumer relationship
1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the controller that will produce tags for the
consumer controller.
2. Drag the producer controller on top of the consumer controller.
Use Configure Module to set keying and connection settings for a module or
producer controller. Use these settings to create an ownership relationship or a
producer/consumer relationship. Edit these settings using the Edit Device
Properties Module Configuration tab.
Settings that do not apply to a module or controller are hidden.
Setting Description
Type Specifies the type of the module.
Vendor Shows the vendor information of the module.
Parent Shows the name of the parent module. If the module is in the local chassis, displays Local.
Name Shows the name of the module.
Description Specifies the description for the module.
Comm Format Specifies the format of the module (input or output).
Slot Shows the slot in the chassis where the module exists.
Specifies the electronic keying protection mode to prevent a module from being inserted in the wrong slot.
Exact Match. Requires all attributes of the physical module and the module created in the software to match.
Compatible Module Keying. Accepts or rejects the connection based on firmware compatibility.
Electronic Keying
Disable Keying. Requires no attributes of the physical module and the module configured in the software to match.
Modifying the Electronic Keying option may cause the module connection to break or result in a loss of data, or both. If used
incorrectly, this option can lead to personal injury or death, property damage or economic loss.
Revision Specifies the major (primary) and minor (secondary) firmware version of the module.
Specifies the node on the module trunk where the module exists.
Node
This option is only available for ControlNet modules that you are associating with a controller.
Specifies the configuration for the switch. These settings are available for managed Ethernet switches. There are three options:
Address / Host Name
IP Address: Enter a unique IP address to identify each node on the IP network.
Host Name: Enter a fully qualified domain name, such as switch.yourcompany.com.
See also

Produce/Consume Tags How do I open Produce/Consume Tags?
From the View menu, check Produce/Consume Tags.
Use Produce/Consume Tags to add, edit, and remove produced and consumed
tags from controller projects.
The columns in Produce/Consume Tags are:
Column Description
Consumer Controller The name of the consumer controller.
Consumer Tag The name of the consumed tag in the consumer controller project.
Data Type The data type of the tag, such as BOOL or DINT.
Producer Controller The name of the producer controller.
Producer Tag The name of the produced tag in the producer controller project.
RPI The requested packet interval (RPI) of the tag. The producing controller updates
the tag once per interval. The default interval is 20ms.
Class The class of the tag, either Standard or Safety. Only available for safety
controllers, such as a 1756-L61S.
See also
Edit a produced and consumed tag on page 87
Consumer Tag How do I open Consumer Tag?
In Produce/Consume Tags, click Add or Edit.
Use Consumer Tag to add or edit a consumer tag.
The Consumer Tag settings are:
Setting Description
Controller The controller that consumes the tag.

Setting Description
Tag Name The tag name used in both the producer and consumer controller.
Description The description of the tag. Cannot be longer than 120 characters.
Data Type The data type of the tag, such as BOOL or DINT.
For safety class producer/consumer tags, the user defined data type must be
defined in Logix Designer and the data type of the first element must be
CONNECTION STATUS.
Class The class of the tag, either Safety or Standard. Only available for safety
External Access The level of access that external applications and devices have to the tag.
Read/Write: External applications and devices can both read and change the
tag's value.
Read Only: External applications and devices can only read the value of the
tag.
None: External applications and devices cannot read or change the tag's
value.
Array Dimensions Sets the number of dimensions for the tag. The default is 0
Use Unicast Connection over EtherNet/IP Sets whether or not the tag is consumed using a unicast connection. This setting
is only available if the connection between the producer and the consumer is
over EtherNet/IP.
See also
Producer Tag How do I open Producer Tag?
1. In Produce/Consume Tags, click Add or Edit.
2. In Consumer Tag, click Connection.
Use Producer Tag to add or edit a producer tag.
The Producer Tag settings are:
Setting Description
Controller The controller that produces the tag.
Tag Name The tag name used in both the producer and consumer controller.
Description The description of the tag. Cannot be longer than 120 characters.
Class The class of the tag, either Safety or Standard. Only available for safety

Setting Description
External Access The level of access that external applications and devices have to the tag.
Read/Write: External applications and devices can both read and change the
tag's value.
Read Only: External applications and devices can only read the value of the
tag.
None: External applications and devices cannot read or change the tag's
value.
RPI The requested packet interval (RPI) of the tag. The producing controller
updates the tag once per interval. The default interval is 20ms.
Allow Unicast Consumer Connections Sets whether or not the tag is provided using a unicast connection to the
consumer controller. This setting is only available if the connection between the
producer and the consumer is over EtherNet/IP.
See also
I/O Aliases How do I open I/O Aliases?
From the View menu, check I/O Aliases.
Use I/O Aliases to add, edit, and remove point tags. I/O Aliases shows each I/O
module owned by a selected controller and lists the I/O points, direction, and
created point tags of the module. You cannot create or edit tags for an I/O module
unless the module is owned by at least one controller.
The I/O Aliases columns are:
Column Description
Name The name of the module.
Catalog Number The catalog number of the module.
Description The description of the module.
Point The number of the physical input or output point on the module.

Column Description
Type/Direction The type of input or output, as defined by the module.
Point Tag The point tag as defined for the module.
InputController Shows the alias tag as defined in each owner controller's project. If multiple
controllers own the module, multiple columns are shown.
See also
Add a point tag on page 86
How do I open Communications?

Communications
From the View menu, check Communications.
Use Communications to view and edit shortcut paths for FactoryTalk View
applications that have RSLinx Enterprise servers.
See also
How do I open Add New or Modify Existing Shortcut?

Add New or Modify Existing
Shortcut 1. In Hardware Diagram, locate the controller that will be used in the
FactoryTalk View project.
2. Drag the controller on top of the computer that hosts the RSLinx server.
Use Add New or Modify Existing Shortcut to set a name and offline tag file for a
new or existing shortcut. Change these settings after the shortcut is created using
the Properties Shortcuts tab when editing an RSLinx Enterprise server.
See also
Edit a shortcut on page 88

Chapter 9
Customize a hardware diagram
Add graphics, files, text boxes, shapes, and links to display additional information
or reference material about the project. Graphics, files, text boxes, shapes and links
appear in Hardware Diagram.
See also
Add a graphic on page 95
Add a file on page 95
Add a text box on page 96
Add a shape on page 96
Add a link on page 97
Add a graphic You can add a graphic in Hardware Diagram to display information related to
your network design. Studio 5000 Architect software comes with a set of sample
device images, located at C:\Users\Public\Documents\Studio
5000\Samples\Architect\Graphics.
To add a graphic:
1. Select Edit > Add Graphic.
2. In Add Graphic, type the path to the file or click Browse to select an image
file, then click OK.
See also
Supported graphic formats on page 98
Add a file You can add any file to Hardware Diagram to accompany your project. You can
add any file type but the most common uses are configuration and documentation
files. Added files are copied into the project folder. Files appear in Hardware
Diagram as images.

Chapter 9 Customize a hardware diagram
To add a file:
1. Select Edit > Add File.
2. In Add File, configure the image and file settings:
Image file name: Enter the path to the file or click Browse to select an
image file.
File name: Enter the path to the file or click browse to select the file.
3. Click OK. Studio 5000 Architect software adds the file to the project and
shows it in Hardware Diagram as the selected image.
See also
Add a text box You can add text boxes in Hardware Diagram to label components.
To add text:
1. From the Drawing toolbar, select the Text Tool.
2. Click in Hardware Diagram to set the position or click and drag to set
both the position and size.
3. In Text Box Properties, configure the text settings:
In the space provided, type the text you want to appear.

(optional) Select the text properties, such as bold, italic, underline,
strikeout, color, font
(optional) Choose whether the text box should have a border and
specify the options for the border style.
4. Click OK. The text appears in Hardware Diagram.
See also
Text Box Properties on page 97
Add a shape You can add shapes in Hardware Diagram to label and group components.
To add shapes:
1. From the Drawing toolbar, select the appropriate tool:

Customize a hardware diagram Chapter 9
Line Tool
Rectangle Tool
Circle Tool
2. Drag in Hardware Diagram to set the position and size.
See also
Element Properties on page 98
Add a link You can add a web link in Hardware Diagram to refer to a web page or document
containing more information about your network design. Web links are
represented in Hardware Diagram using text and an optional image.
To add a link:
1. Select Edit > Add Web Link.
2. In Add Web Link, configure the following settings:
Text: Enter the text to display in the hardware diagram.

(optional) Image: Enter the path to the file or click Browse to select an
image file.
URL: Enter the URL to the content.
3. Click OK. Studio 5000 Architect software displays the link in Hardware
Diagram.
See also
Text Box Properties How do I open Text Box Properties?
If you are adding a text box, click the Text Tool, then click in
Hardware Diagram to set the position or drag across the hardware diagram
to set both the position and size.
If you are editing a text box, right-click the text box and select Properties.
Use Text Box Properties to add or edit a text box in a Studio 5000 Architect
project. You can change the text, font, size, color, effects, and borders of a text box.
See also
Add a text box on page 96

Chapter 9 Customize a hardware diagram
Supported graphic formats Studio 5000 Architect software supports these graphic formats:
Bitmap (BMP)
Device-independent bitmap (DIB)
Graphics interchange format (GIF)
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
Icon (ICO)
See also
Add a link on page 97
Element Properties How do I open Element Properties?
In Hardware Diagram, right-click on a rectangle, circle, or line, then click

Properties.
Use Element Properties to set border and fill options for a rectangle, circle, or
line.
See also
Add a shape on page 96

Chapter 10
Commit and update hardware diagrams
Committing a hardware diagram pushes all changes made to software components

in Studio 5000 Architect into the associated Logix Designer and FactoryTalk
View project files. Any differences in the project files, including AOIs and UDTs,
are overwritten. Studio 5000 Architect creates a new project file if it does not exist.
Updating a hardware diagram pulls all changes made in associated Logix Designer
or FactoryTalk View project files into Studio 5000 Architect software
components. Updating with an online controller applies changes in the controller
project to Studio 5000 Architect software components. Any differences in the
Studio 5000 Architect components, including Add-On Instructions (AOIs) and
User Defined Types (UDTs), are overwritten.
To avoid accidentally overwriting project and application changes, commit

changes from Studio 5000 Architect before editing in Logix Designer or
FactoryTalk View Studio. Similarly, update changes from Logix Designer or
FactoryTalk View Studio before editing in Studio 5000 Architect.
See also
Commit a single project on page 102
Update a single project on page 103

Chapter 10 Commit and update hardware diagrams
Commit a hardware Committing a hardware diagram pushes all changes made to software components
in Studio 5000 Architect software into the associated Logix Designer and
diagram FactoryTalk View application files. Any differences in the project files are
overwritten. Studio 5000 Architect software creates new project files if they do
not exist. You must commit each hardware diagram separately.

changes from Studio 5000 Architect software before editing in Logix Designer or
FactoryTalk View Studio software.
Important: If a FactoryTalk View application has a shortcut that is not in the Studio
5000 Architect project, the commit does not remove the shortcut from the
FactoryTalk View application.
To commit a hardware diagram:
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Devices folder, then select a hardware

diagram.
2. From the Sync menu, click Commit Diagram Changes.
3. In Commit Summary, review the changes that will be made to the Logix
Designer or FactoryTalk View applications, then click OK.
4. When Studio 5000 Architect software finishes committing the hardware

diagram, in Committing Projects, click Close. The results appear in
Output.
See also
Output on page 104
Errors during commit and update on page 106
Update a hardware Updating a hardware diagram applies all changes made in associated Logix
Designer or FactoryTalk View application files to Studio 5000 Architect software
diagram components. Any differences in the Studio 5000 Architect components are
overwritten. You must update each hardware diagram separately.
If a Logix Designer project or FactoryTalk View application contains a module

that is not supported, Studio 5000 Architect software adds an unsupported
module image in the appropriate chassis, DIN rail, or slot. If a module is unnamed,
Studio 5000 Architect software automatically generates a module name based on
the catalog number of the module.
To avoid accidentally overwriting project and application changes, update changes

from Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View Studio software before editing in
Studio 5000 Architect software.

Commit and update hardware diagrams Chapter 10
To update a hardware diagram:

diagram.
2. From the Sync menu, click Update Diagram Changes.
3. (optional) If Ethernet Configuration appears, configure the Ethernet

connections, then click OK.
4. In Update Summary, review the changes to be made to the hardware

diagram, then click OK.
5. (optional) If Validate Results for PointTag update appears, review

changes to point tags, then click OK.
The results of the update show in Output.
See also
Output on page 104
Update a hardware Updating with an online controller applies changes from the controller project
into Studio 5000 Architect software components. Any differences in the Studio
diagram with an online 5000 Architect components are overwritten. You must update each hardware
controller diagram separately.
If the controller project contains a module that is not supported, Studio 5000
Architect software adds an unsupported module image in the appropriate chassis,
DIN rail, or slot. If a module is unnamed, Studio 5000 Architect software
automatically generates a module name based on the module's catalog number.

To update a hardware diagram with an online controller:

diagram.
2. From the Sync menu, click Update Changes from Online Controller.

3. In Select Online Controller to Update, browse the network and click the
controller to import into your hardware diagram.
4. (optional) To update the online controller to a project other than the one
associated with the existing controller component, select Use external
controller configuration file.
5. Click Select.
6. (optional) If Use external controller configuration file is selected,

Choose Matching Controller Configuration File appears. Perform one of
following steps:
To update to a new project file, click Create New.

To update to a project file in the list, click the file, then click Select.
To update to a different project file, click Browse, then add the file to
the list. Once Studio 5000 Architect software verifies the validity of the
file, click Select.
7. (optional) If you are updating with a 1769 controller, in Bank

Configuration, change the configuration to match your physical controller,
then click OK.


See also
Select Online Controller to Update on page 105
Choose Matching Controller Configuration File on page 68
Commit a single project to apply all changes made in the Studio 5000 Architect
Commit a single project
project to the associated Logix Designer project or FactoryTalk View application
file. Any differences in the project file are overwritten. Studio 5000 Architect
creates a new project file if one does not exist.


changes from Studio 5000 Architect software before editing in Logix Designer or
FactoryTalk View Studio software.
Important: If a FactoryTalk View application has a shortcut that is not in the Studio
5000 Architect project, the commit does not remove the shortcut from the
FactoryTalk View application.
To commit a single project:
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Projects folder
2. (optional) If Arrange Projects by Hardware Diagram is enabled, expand

the hardware diagram containing the project.
3. In Project Explorer, select a project.
4. From the Sync menu, select Commit Project Changes.
5. In Commit Summary, review the changes to be made to the Logix Designer

project or FactoryTalk View application, then click OK.
6. When Studio 5000 Architect software finishes committing the project, in

Committing Projects, then click Close. The results display in Output.
See also
Output on page 104
Update a single project Update a project to apply all changes made in its associated Logix Designer project
or FactoryTalk View application file to the Studio 5000 Architect project. Any
differences in the Studio 5000 Architect project are overwritten.
If a Logix Designer project or FactoryTalk View application contains a module

that is not supported, Studio 5000 Architect software adds an unsupported
module image in the appropriate chassis, DIN rail, or slot. If a module is unnamed,
Studio 5000 Architect software automatically generates a module name based on
the module's catalog number.

To update a single project:
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Projects folder.

2. (optional) If Arrange Projects by Hardware Diagram is enabled, expand

the hardware diagram containing the project.
3. In Project Explorer, select a project.
4. From the Sync menu, select Update Project Changes.
5. (optional) If Ethernet Configuration appears, configure the Ethernet

connections, then click OK.


See also
Output on page 104
How do I open Output?

Output
From the View menu, click Output.
Use Output to view error, warning, and informational messages about a Studio
5000 Architect project. By default, messages are sorted by time, with the newest
message at the bottom of the list. Messages are cleared when the project is closed.

Column Description
Severity The type of message, including:
Error: An operation was canceled or could not continue. Resolve the error condition and repeat the operation to continue.
Warning: An operation completed, but may have significantly changed one or more components in the project. Review these components to ensure
they function as expected.
Info: An operation completed successfully.
Time The time the message occurred. Hidden by default.
Hardware Diagram The hardware diagram associated with the message. Hidden by default.
Project The Logix Designer project or FactoryTalk View application associated with the message.
Type The model number of the hardware component associated with the message.
Message The message description, explaining the operation status and severity.
See also
Select Online Controller to How do I open Select Online Controller to Update?
Update In Hardware Diagram, right-click a controller, then click Update With

Online.
Select Online Controller to Update lists controllers connected to the network.

Select a controller to update settings from the online controller to settings in the
Studio 5000 Architect project. Click Auto Find to automatically scan the
network for a matching controller.
See also
Auto Find Matching Controller on page 105
Auto Find Matching How do I open Auto Find Matching Controller?
Controller 1. In Hardware Diagram, right-click a controller, then click Update With

Online.
2. In Select Online Controller to Update, click Auto Find...
Use Auto Find Matching Controller when importing or updating a project to

scan the network for a matching controller.
See also

Select Online Controller to Update on page 105
Choose Matching Controller How do I open Choose Matching Controller Configuration File?
Configuration File If you are importing a controller from an online controller
1. Select Hardware Diagrams > Import from Online Controller...
2. In Select Online Controller to Import, browse the network, select the

controller to import into the project, then click Select.
If you are updating a hardware diagram with an online controller
Select Use external controller configuration file in Select Online

Controller to Update.
Choose Matching Controller Configuration lists existing project files that are
compatible with the controller you are importing. The selected controller project
and its documentation are added to the Studio 5000 Architect project.
To import or update to a new project file, click Create New.

To import or update to a project file in the list, click the file, then click
Select.
To import or update to a different project file, click Browse, then add
the file to the list. Once Studio 5000 Architect software verifies the
See also
Update a project with an online controller on page 101
Errors during commit and Duplication, permission, communication, and license errors may occur when
committing or updating a Studio 5000 Architect project. These errors either
update cancel the action or continue with limited functionality. They are not displayed in
Commit Summary or Update Summary.

Unable to commit a duplicated node <object> with name <name>. Remove the duplicated node from the target project.
HMI <name> is unable to be created for it already exists. Remove the duplicated HMI server from the target project.
User does not have permissions <permission> for <scope>. Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
User does not have permission to read or list children for <scope>. Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.


User does not have permission to read/write or list children for <scope>. Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
User does not have permission to delete <object> Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
User does not have permission to create <object> Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
User does not have permission to read <object> Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
User does not have permission to write <object>, all children under it will not be created. Verify the permissions of the user are set correctly in FactoryTalk Security.
<Scope> scope is in Read-only mode, for the FactoryTalk Directory server is not available. Verify the FactoryTalk Directory is configured properly. If it is remotely hosted,
ensure the server is online and can be reached on the network.
Component added event could not be fired properly, for it could not connect to FactoryTalk Event Verify FactoryTalk View is installed and configured correctly.
subsystem.
Failed to open HMI <name>. Verify the path to the FactoryTalk View application is correct and the file is not
corrupt.
The HMI server is offline. Verify the <HMI> server is online can be reached on the network.
Unable to add the display to the application. The application already contains the PanelView Plus Reduce the number of displays in the FactoryTalk View application.
7 Standard or Compact Machine Edition maximum displays.
Unable to add the display to the application. The application already contains the maximum Reduce the number of displays in the FactoryTalk View application.
displays the license allowed.
Unable to commit or upload HMI server. The maximum number of HMI servers allowed to load on Reduce the number of HMI servers configured to run on the computer.
a single computer has been reached.
Unable to set the application to compact version because the PanelView Plus 7 Standard or Reduce the number of displays in the FactoryTalk View application.
Compact Machine Edition display limits have been exceeded.
HMI <name> is not licensed to allow remote connections. Remove remote connections in the FactoryTalk View application.
HMI <name> is not licensed and could not be opened. Change the FactoryTalk View license or remove the HMI server from the
application.
See also
FactoryTalk View commit validation rules on page 107
Shortcut commit validation rules on page 108
FactoryTalk View commit Studio 5000 Architect software validates each component of FactoryTalk View
applications before committing to ensure compatibility with FactoryTalk View.
validation rules
Scenario FactoryTalk View Compatibility Result
Display or global object has a higher version than the FactoryTalk Incompatible Commit cancels. Error appears in Commit Summary.
View application.
Display or global object has a lower version than the FactoryTalk Compatible Commit succeeds. FactoryTalk View upgrades the display or
View application. global object when opened in FactoryTalk View Studio
software.
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition display or global object added to Compatible Commit succeeds. FactoryTalk View converts the display or
FactoryTalk View SE application. global object when opened in FactoryTalk View Studio
software.

Scenario FactoryTalk View Compatibility Result

FactoryTalk View SE display or global object added to FactoryTalk Incompatible Commit cancels. Error appears in Commit Summary.
View Machine Edition application.
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition macro added to FactoryTalk View Incompatible Commit cancels. Error appears in Commit Summary.
SE application.
FactoryTalk View SE macro added to FactoryTalk View Machine Incompatible Commit cancels. Error appears in Commit Summary.
Edition application.
See also
Shortcut commit validation Studio 5000 Architect software validates shortcuts before committing to ensure
compatibility with the RSLinx Enterprise server.
rules
Scenario RSLinx Enterprise Compatibility Result
Shortcut in Studio 5000 Architect software points to communication Compatible Commit succeeds.
module and controller that match RSLinx Enterprise server device
tree.
Shortcut in Studio 5000 Architect software points to IP address not Compatible Commit succeeds. Communication module and controller
used by any device in RSLinx Enterprise server device tree. added to RSLinx Enterprise server device tree.
Shortcut in Studio 5000 Architect software points to a controller Incompatible Commit succeeds. The path is removed from the shortcut.
with a different catalog number than the controller in the RSLinx Studio 5000 Architect software displays a warning in Commit
Enterprise server device tree. Summary.
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Chapter 11
Create and use libraries
A library is a list of components from Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View, and

other Rockwell Automation products. Libraries are independent from Studio
5000 Architect and are configured separately. Use libraries to add components to a
Studio 5000 Architect project or export and import libraries to transfer groups of
components to another computer.
Library components are add-on instruction (AOI), user defined tag (UDT),
FactoryTalk View components, or hardware definitions exported from Logix
Designer as .l5x XML files. Libraries have a .lal file extension and are an archive of
the individual .l5x files, each containing the definitions of each component and
any referenced AOIs and UDTs. The .lal file name matches the name defined for
the library.
See also
Delete a library on page 111
Create a new library Libraries contain the components used in designing an automation system. Create
custom libraries for organizing groups of components. Libraries are not specific to
Studio 5000 Architect projects.
To create a new library:
1. From the Studio 5000 Architect menu, select Library Management > New
Library.
2. In Name, type a unique library name.
3. (optional) In Description, type a phrase to describe the contents of the

library.
4. (optional) In Revision, use the arrows to establish major and minor

revisions for the library to support manual tracking of libraries over time.

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5. (optional) In Revision Note, type a phrase that provides a revision specific

description for the library.
6. Click OK to create new Studio 5000 Architect Library (.lal) file in the
libraries directory (by default C:\Users\Public\Documents\Studio
5000\Libraries\Architect).
See also
Add a component to a library on page 114
Toolbox on page 11
Rename a library Libraries contain the components used to design an automation system.
Components refer to other components by component name and type only, not
library location. Renaming a library does not require any changes to the
components in that library.
To rename a library
1. In Toolbox, right-click a library, then select Rename.
2. Type in a new name for the library, then press Enter.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Import a library Libraries contain the components used to design an automation system. Libraries
are not specific to Studio 5000 Architect projects and can be imported from Logix
Designer, FactoryTalk View, PlantPAx, and other Rockwell Automation
products.
To import a library
1. From the Studio 5000 Architect menu select Library Management >
Import Library.
2. In Import Library, navigate to and select one or more library files, then
click Open.
The library (or libraries) are automatically shown in Toolbox. If a library of

the same name already exists in Toolbox, Studio 5000 Architect software
prompts to select a different library or import the library under a new name.

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See also
Toolbox on page 11
Libraries contain the components used to design an automation system. If a

Delete a library
custom library is no longer useful, it can be deleted. The Default Hardware
Libraries cannot be deleted.
To delete a library
1. In Toolbox, right-click a library (or libraries), then select Delete.
2. In Deletion Confirmation in Library Manager click OK. The library

archive file for each selected library, and all of its contents, is deleted from
the libraries directory.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Export a library Libraries contain the components used to design an automation system. Libraries
are not specific to Studio 5000 Architect software and can be exported from
Studio 5000 Architect for use in Logix Designer software, FactoryTalk View
software, and other Rockwell Automation software products.
To export a library
Export Library.
2. In Export Library, navigate to and select the location to export the library
file.
3. In File Name type the name for the library file.
4. Click Save to export the library.
If a library file of the same name already exists in the directory, Studio 5000
Architect software prompts to replace it.

See also
Libraries contain the components used to design an automation system. To export

Export part of a library
a subset of a library, such as a single folder of components, create a new library that
contains just that subset and then export that library.
To export part of a library
1. From the Studio 5000 Architect menu select Library Management > New
Library.
2. In Name, type a unique library name.
3. (optional) In Description, type a phrase to describe the contents of the

library.
4. (optional) In Revision, use the arrows to establish major and minor revision
for the library to support manual tracking of libraries over time.
5. (optional) In Revision Note, type a phrase that provide a revision specific

description for the library.
6. Click OK to create the new Studio 5000 Architect Library filein the
libraries directory (by default C:\Users\Public\Documents\Studio
5000\Libraries\Architect).
7. In Toolbox, right-click a component (or components), then click Copy.
8. In Toolbox, right-click on the target library or folder, then click Paste.

Studio 5000 Architect verifies that components with the same name and
type do not already exist in the target folder or library.
9. Click OK. Studio 5000 Architect displays the component (or components)
in the target library or folder. Repeat the copy and paste process until you
have copied over the entire subset of components.
Export Library.
11. In Export Library, navigate to and select the location to export the library
file.
12. In File Name, type the name for the library file.
13. Click Save to export the library.

If a library file of the same name already exists in that alternate directory,
Studio 5000 Architect prompts to replace it.
See also
Create a new folder on page 113
Toolbox on page 11
Create a new folder Folders are used to organize the components in a custom library. Folder names
must not include \ / ? : * " > < or |.
Once created, folders can be copied, pasted, and moved. Components can be
imported directly into a folder.
To create a new folder:
1. In Toolbox, right-click a custom library, then select New Folder. A folder

is added to the tree with the default name New Folder_1 selected.
2. Type in a name for the folder, then press Enter.
See also
Rename a folder on page 113
Delete a folder on page 114
Import a component to a library on page 115
Toolbox on page 11
Rename a folder Folders are used to organize the components in a custom library.
To rename a folder
1. In Toolbox, right-click a folder, then click Rename.
2. Type in a new name for the folder, then press Enter.
See also
Delete a folder on page 114
Toolbox on page 11

Delete a folder Folders are used to organize the components in a custom library. If a folder is no
longer useful, it can be deleted.
To delete a folder that contains components, delete each of the components from
the folder first. After all components are deleted from the folder, proceed with
deleting the folder from the library.
To delete a folder
1. In Toolbox, right-click a folder then select Delete.
2. In Delete Confirmation in Library Manager, click Yes. The folder (or

folders) are deleted from the Toolbox.
See also
Delete a component on page 117
Rename a folder on page 113
Toolbox on page 11
Add a component to a A library component is a Logix Designer add-on instruction (AOI) or user
defined tag (UDT), or a FactoryTalk View Studio display, graphic object, or
library image. When a component is added to the library, the export file is added to the
archive file in the libraries directory.
Components with the same name but different types (for example, AOI or UDT)
can exist in the same library or folder in the library. Components with the same
name and type (for example, AOI) cannot exist in the same library.
Once a component is added to a library it can be copied or moved into another

library.
To add a component to a library from Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View

Studio
1. Start Logix Designer or FactoryTalk View Studio and open a project.
2. In the Controller Organizer, drag the selected component from Logix

Designer or FactoryTalk View Studio software to a folder in the Toolbox in
Studio 5000 Architect software. Studio 5000 Architect software adds the
component to the selected library.

To add a component to a library from a project
1. Save the project in Logix Designer.
2. Start Studio 5000 Architect software and open a project.
3. From the main menu, select Library Management > Add Component to
Library.
4. In Add component to Library, click to locate the component, then click

OK. Studio 5000 Architect software displays the component in the selected
library.
See also
Rename a component on page 117
Import a component to a Import previously exported components from Logix Designer into a selected
library or folder. Multiple components can be imported in a single operation.
library
To import a component from a file
1. In Toolbox, right-click the folder or library then select Import

Component.
2. In Import Component, select one or more .l5x files to import, then click
Open.
The Toolbox displays the imported component or components.
See also
Add library components into Logix Designer on page 115
Toolbox on page 11
Copy library components Add-on instruction (AOI) and user defined tag (UDT) objects in Studio 5000
Architect libraries are items that can be copied into Logix Designer projects. Any
from Studio 5000 Architect references within the AOI and UDT objects are automatically copied into the
software to Logix Designer Logix Designer project.
software When updating a Logix Designer project, if a reference in an AOI or UDT is

missing from the Logix Designer project, the referenced objects must be copied to
the project.

To copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to Logix

Designer software:
1. Open Studio 5000 Architect software.
2. Open the Logix Designer project.
3. In Studio 5000 Architect select View > Toolbox.
4. In Toolbox, drag an AOI to the Add-On Instructions folder or a UDT to

the Data Types > User-Defined folder in the Logix Designer Controller
Organizer.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to

FactoryTalk View Studio software on page 116
Displays, global objects, and images in Studio 5000 Architect libraries can be
Copy library components
copied into FactoryTalk View SE or FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
from Studio 5000 Architect applications.
software to FactoryTalk
To copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to
View Studio software FactoryTalk View Studio software
1. Open Studio 5000 Architect software.
2. Open the FactoryTalk View application in FactoryTalk View Studio

software.
3. In Studio 5000 Architect software, select View > Toolbox.
4. In Toolbox, drag a display, global object, macro, or an image into the

FactoryTalk View Studio Explorer.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Copy library components from Studio 5000 Architect software to Logix

Designer software on page 115

Rename a component A library component consists of a single Logix Designer export file. This export
file may contain multiple AOIs or UDTs - if the export includes all referenced
components. When a component is added to the library, the export file is added to
the archive file in the libraries directory.
Components with the same name but different types (for example, AOI or UDT)
can exist in the same library or folder in the library. Components with the same
name and type (for example, AOI) cannot exist in the same library.
To rename a component
1. In Toolbox, right-click a component, then click Rename.
2. Type in a new name for the component, then press Enter.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Delete a component Components added to custom libraries can be deleted if no longer useful. Deleting
a component may break the reference relationship with another component in a
different folder of the same library.
To delete a component
1. In Toolbox, right-click a component (or components), then select Delete.
2. In Delete Confirmation in Library Manager click Yes.
Studio 5000 Architect software reviews all components to determine if they

are exclusively referenced by the selected component (or components) being
deleted. If they are referenced exclusively by the component (or
components) being deleted, Studio 5000 Architect software prompts to
delete them as well.
Important: If a library component has been placed in a Logix Designer project and the Studio 5000
Architect project has been committed, even though the component has been deleted from
the library the component cannot be deleted from the controller project.
See also
Toolbox on page 11

View component properties Components added to custom libraries have associated properties that provide
additional information about the component. Properties are read-only.
To view the properties of a component
In Toolbox, right-click a component, then select Properties.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Replace an AOI in the One or more instances of an add on instruction (AOI) in a project can be replaced
with an AOI from a library.
current project
To replace an AOI in the current project:
1. In Toolbox, right-click an AOI, then select Replace AOI in Project.

Studio 5000 Architect software searches the current project for all instances
of the selected AOI.
During the search operation, the cursor turns into an hourglass-pointer.

Upon completion, the results appear in the Select one or more AOIs to be
replaced list.
2. Under AOI_Name Details, view relevant details about the currently

selected AOI.
3. In Select one or more AOIs to be replaced, review all instances of the

selected AOI that are included in the current Studio 5000 Architect project
and differ from the AOI in the library. Any differences between the
currently selected AOI in the library and each instance of that AOI in the
current project are highlighted.
4. Confirm all of the AOIs that are selected for replacement. Make any
changes, if necessary.
5. Click Replace. All of the selected instances are replaced; a message is shown
in Results for each instance that is replaced. The AOI changes will not be
shown in the controller project until you commit the hardware diagram.
6. Click File > Save.
See also

Show references to AOIs References identify the other instructions that depend on the selected add-on
instruction (AOI) or user-defined tag (UDT).
and UDTs
To show references to AOIs or UDTs
1. In Toolbox, right-click an AOI or UDT component, then select

References.
2. Review the references information for the selected component. To query

the current library to identify all references of the selected AOI or UDT,
click Search Library for All References.
3. When complete, click OK.
See also
Replace an AOI in the current project on page 118
Toolbox How do I open Toolbox?
From the View menu, select Toolbox.
Use Toolbox to view default hardware components or add, remove, and manage
custom libraries. Drag components from the Toolbox to a Hardware Diagram to
add components to a project.

Components shown in gray are either unsupported in Studio 5000 Architect

software or require a version of Logix Designer software that is not installed on the
system.
The Toolbox sections are:

Filter Enter a catalog number or name to show matching Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio, and library components.
Product Catalog A list of Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View Studio components that can be added to a hardware diagram.
Libraries A list of libraries containing components that can be added to a hardware diagram or a Logix Designer or FactoryTalk
View Studio project.

See also
Filter the Toolbox on page 125
Create New Library How do I open Create New Library?
From the Studio 5000 Architect menu, click Library Management, then
click New Library.
Use Create New Library to set the name, description, and revision information
for a custom library. These settings are edited from Library Properties.
See also
Export a library on page 111

Chapter 12
Search and print project information
Use the search tool to quickly find tags, data types, tasks, programs, instructions,
and folders within custom libraries and Logix Designer projects. Print hardware
diagrams to a printer to save or reference.
See also
View relationships on page 123
Search a project on page 124
View relationships Use Show Owner Mode to view ownership, producer/consumer, and shortcut
relationships in a hardware diagram.
To view relationships:
1. In Hardware Diagram, right-click anywhere and select Show Owner

Mode.
2. In Hardware Diagram, click the controller or server. Owned modules,

consumer controllers, or shortcuts have a blue highlight:
See also

Chapter 12 Search and print project information
About producer/consumer relationships on page 79
Print a hardware diagram Print a hardware diagram to review or archive it outside of Studio 5000 Architect
software. Large hardware diagrams are automatically split across multiple pages.
By default, print margins are set at approximately 0.25 inches per side.
To print a hardware diagram:
1. In Project Explorer, expand the Project or Devices folder, then click the
hardware diagram.
2. Click File > Print.
3. In Print, select a printer and print options, then click OK.
See also
Print Preview on page 126
Search a project Search a Studio 5000 Architect project to find instances of tags, data types, tasks,
programs, instructions, and folders within custom libraries and Logix Designer
projects.
To search a project
1. From the Edit menu, click Find.
2. In Find, enter search terms, select locations to search, then click Start
Search. The results are displayed in Find Results.
See also
Print search results on page 124
Find on page 125
Print search results Print search results to review or archive found tags, data types, tasks, programs,
instructions, and folders outside of Studio 5000 Architect software.
To print search results
1. From the View menu, click Find Results.
2. In Find Results, right-click a row, then click Print Preview.

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3. (optional) To set print options such as page size and orientation, in Print
Preview, click File > Page Setup.
4. In Print Preview, click File > Print. The results are printed using your
system default printer.
See also
Find Results on page 126
Print Preview on page 126
Filter the Toolbox Use Filter to limit which products or library components appear in the Toolbox.
To filter the Toolbox:
At the top of Toolbox, select Filter, then enter a filter term.

Matching Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio, and library
components appear.
See also
Toolbox on page 11
Find How do I open Find?
From the Edit menu, click Find.
Use Find to search for terms in custom libraries and Logix Designer projects
included in a Studio 5000 Architect project. Find does not search FactoryTalk
View applications.
Setting Description
Find The search term.
Match case Determines if the search term is case sensitive.
Whole word Determines if the search must find an exact match, including spaces.
Controller Projects Determines the controller projects to search.
Libraries Determines the custom libraries to search.
Look for Determines object types to search.
Close on Search Complete Determines if the Find closes once the search has completed.
See also

Find Results How do I open Find Results?
From the View menu, click Find Results.
Use Find Results to view the results of a search. Double-click an item in Find
Results to open the item in Logix Designer. By default, items are sorted
alphabetically by name. Results are cleared when the project closes.
Item Description
Name The name of the search result, such as AB:1756_AO6_Struct:C:0.
Kind The kind of the search result, such as DataTypes.
Type The data type of the search result, such as DINT or IO.
Container The component in the project or library that contains the search result, such as Controller.
Location The name of the project or library that contains the search result, such as Hardware Diagram 01:L75.
Description The description of the search result, if available.
See also
Find on page 125
Print Preview How do I open Print Preview?
1. Perform a search using Find.
2. In Find Results, right-click on a row, then click Print Preview.

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Use Print Preview to review and print search results and hardware diagrams.
Icon Description
Print. Print the project search results or hardware diagram.
Hand Tool. Click and scroll through the contents of the search results or hardware diagram.
Snapshot Tool. Click or drag the search results or hardware diagram to copy the page or selection to the clipboard.
Dynamic Zoom Tool. Drag up to increase the zoom level and drag down to decrease the zoom level.
Zoom Out Tool. Drag a rectangle to decrease the zoom level or click to incrementally decrease zoom level.
Zoom In Tool. Drag a rectangle to increase the zoom level or click to incrementally increase zoom level.
Page Width. Display the search results or hardware diagram, including page margins, in the display area.
Margin Width. Display only the search results or hardware diagram that appears within the margins in the display area.
Whole Page. Display the search results or hardware diagram page in the display area.
Zoom Out. Decrease the zoom level.
Zoom. Change the zoom level.
Zoom In. Increase the zoom level.
Continuous. Successively scroll between multiple pages, displaying a continuous flow of project search results or hardware diagrams
without any page breaks.
Layout. Configure the display area to show multiple pages simultaneously.
Close. Close Print Preview.
First Page. Display the first page in Print Preview.
Previous Page. Display the previous page in Print Preview.
Current Page. Display the desired page in Print Preview.
Next Page. Go to the next page in Print Preview.

Icon Description
Last Page. Go to the last page in Print Preview.
Previous View. Display the last selected view in Print Preview.
Next View. Display the next selected view in Print Preview.
See also
Find Results on page 126

Chapter 13
Set Studio 5000 Architect options
There are a variety of options that can be set to customize how Studio 5000
Architect software operates. In most cases, changes to the project settings take
effect immediately. However, if the changed behavior does not occur, close and
restart Studio 5000 Architect software.
Specify options settings by configuring the Options properties tabs.
See also
Project Settings on page 129
User Prompts on page 131
Libraries on page 132
Project Settings How do I open Project Settings?
From the Tools menu, select Options.
Use Project Settings to set basic project options.
Option Description
Workspace Directory Specifies the directory used for project backups and projects imported from
online controllers.
Create project subdirectory under the main project directory By default, a subdirectory named for the project under the default project
directory is created. Clearing this checkbox will store all of your project files in the
default project directory.
Launch new instance of Studio 5000 Architect if a project is already open Specifies how Studio 5000 Architect software opens projects.
When selected, Studio 5000 Architect software automatically starts a new
Studio 5000 Architect instance when a project is open and you choose to open
or create a new project.
When cleared, Studio 5000 Architect software closes the currently open
project and prompts you to save changes before opening or creating a new
project

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Option Description
Create alias tags automatically when Point Tag is defined Specifies whether alias tags are created automatically when the point tag is
defined.
When selected, Studio 5000 Architect software automatically unifies alias tag
names across Studio 5000 Architect, Logix Designer, and third party software
packages (for example, EPLAN Electric P8 software).
When cleared, Studio 5000 Architect software permits unique alias tag names
across Studio 5000 Architect, Logix Designer, and third party software
packages.
Update alias tags automatically when Point Tag is updated Specifies whether existing alias tags are replaced upon import.
When selected, Studio 5000 Architect software automatically updates alias
tags when importing an XML file from a third party software package (for
example, EPLAN Electric P8 software).
When cleared, Studio 5000 Architect software maintains existing alias tags
when importing an XML file from a third party software package.
Arrange projects in the Project Explorer by the hardware diagram they support Specifies whether Project Explorer sorts projects and applications:
When Arrange Projects by Hardware Diagram is enabled, Project Explorer
lists Logix Designer projects and FactoryTalk View applications by the
hardware diagram that contains the project or application hardware.
When Arrange Projects by Hardware Diagram is disabled, Project Explorer
lists all Logix Designer projects and FactoryTalk View applications in a single
list.
Restore Defaults Restore to the default settings.
See also
From the Tools menu, select Options, then select Hardware Diagram.
Use Hardware Diagram to set the size, orientation, and language options for
hardware diagrams.
Option Description
Size Specifies the desired page size for hardware diagrams.
To ensure that hardware diagrams print correctly, set the hardware diagram size
to match the page size for the printer.
Orientation Specifies how hardware diagrams display and print, either Portrait for a vertical
alignment or Landscape for a horizontal alignment.
Using Logix Designer Specifies language the Logix Designer application should use when started from
within Studio 5000 Architect software. This setting has no impact on the
language display of Studio 5000 Architect software.

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User Prompts How do I open User Prompts?
From the Tools menu, select Options, then select User Prompts.
Use User Prompts to set the options for when prompts should occur. Items
selected on this tab will result in a prompt. Clearing the check box will stop the
prompt from occurring and Studio 5000 Architect software will perform the
default action.
Option Description
Prompt for configuration changes When attempting to close a project, prompt to save and commit in order to
implement the configuration changes.
Prompt for ACD filename change When the .acd file name for a controller is changed, prompt to commit the
hardware diagram.
Prompt for module names When a module is created, prompt with a default module name and the
opportunity to rename the module.
Prompt for overwrite configuration Before importing or updating with an online controller, prompt that the process
will overwrite your current controller configuration.
Prompt for commit pending changes Before updating with an online controller, prompt to commit any pending
changes to a hardware diagram.
Prompt for change to recommended Flex terminal base When an alternate Flex wiring base is specified, prompt to change back to the
recommended Flex wiring base.
Show docking indicators when dragging views When a view is rearranged in the hardware diagram, display indicators (top,
bottom, left, right, or as a tab of another view group) to show where it can be
docked.
Auto scroll upon selection When a device is selected either in Project Explorer or Hardware Diagram,
automatically locate the device in the Project Explorer or Hardware
Diagram.
Prompt for confirmation before updating from a project Be prompted to confirm changes and update the Studio 5000 Architect project
prior to updating changes from a controller project.
Prompt for confirmation before committing changes to a project Be prompted to confirm changes and update the Studio 5000 Architect project
prior to a commit operation.
Prompt for update when opening a project file Be prompted to update changes to the associated .acd file made in the Logix
Designer application since the last time the Studio 5000 Architect project was
opened.
Prompt for confirmation when deleting a controller (and associated controller project file) Be prompted to delete the controller from the hardware diagram, as well as the
controller project file (*.acd) associated with that controller.
Show duplicate library name dialog box Be prompted when specifying a library name that already exists.
Prompt for deletion of referenced component in the Toolbox pane Be prompted to delete components exclusively referenced by a component
currently selected for deletion in Toolbox.
Show duplicate component name dialog box Be prompted when specifying a library component name that already exists.

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Option Description
Set replace (no backup) as the default when duplicate component names are found Be prompted to replace a component (without backing up the original with a
'_bk' extension) when duplicate component names are found (default).
Prompt for Ethernet configuration after updating from a project Be prompted to change Ethernet switches and connection settings after
updating a project
See also
Libraries How do I open Libraries?
From the Tools menu, select Options, then select Libraries.
Use Libraries to set the default location for libraries. If you change the directory
location, you must also manually move any existing libraries to this new directory
location.
Option Description
Default Library Directory The default location is C:\Users\Public\Documents\Studio
5000\Libraries\Architect. Library paths can include mapped network drives
and UNC paths. All libraries are stored in the same directory.
Libraries are not moved or copied when the directory is changed. To use existing
libraries after the directory has been changed, copy the .lal files to the new
directory location.
Browse button Use to browse a directory structure to provide the path to the library directory.
See also

Appendix A
Log on, log off, and set security policies
By default, FactoryTalk Security single sign-on is enabled. In most cases,

FactoryTalk Security handles log on and log off automatically.
If single sign-on is disabled, users must log on and log off of the FactoryTalk
Directory Network and Local Directory before using Studio 5000 Architect.
FactoryTalk Security policies set permissions that determine if a user or group can
perform an action in Studio 5000 Architect or other FactoryTalk products. If the
user or group does not have the required permissions, Studio 5000 Architect
actions will either display an error message or have limited functionality.
See also
About Studio 5000 Architect and FactoryTalk Security Single Sign-On on

page 133
Log on to Factory Talk on page 134
Required Studio 5000 Architect permissions on page 140
About Studio 5000 Architect FactoryTalk Security policy setting "Use single sign-on" (SSO) is enabled by
default. When enabled, SSO allows you to log on just once per directory, on a
software and FactoryTalk given computer. After you are logged on, all participating FactoryTalk products
Security Single Sign-On that run in that directory on that computer automatically use the security
credentials of the logged-on user. This allows you to work with multiple Rockwell
Automation products simultaneously, without having to log on to each software
product separately.
When SSO is enabled, you are not required to perform any additional operations
unless an alternate FactoryTalk user wants to use Studio 5000 Architect software.
Use Log On to Factory Talk to log on that user account.
Keep the following in mind concerning how SSO policy settings are used with
Studio 5000 Architect software:
The Tools > Security > Log On To FactoryTalk menu selection is

available unless the Studio 5000 Architect product policies have not been
installed. This menu selection allows you to change the user credentials that

Appendix A Log on, log off, and set security policies
Studio 5000 Architect software is currently running under, or to change

from the SSO user if SSO is enabled.
If SSO is disabled, Studio 5000 Architect software removes all ties with the
computer-wide SSO at startup, you will be prompted to log on to
FactoryTalk when you start Studio 5000 Architect software.
When SSO is enabled, selecting Tools > Security > Log Off will not result
in an logged off situation as Studio 5000 Architect software automatically
logs on the SSO user again.
See also
Change the logged on user account on page 134
Log on to FactoryTalk When single sign on is disabled, logging on to FactoryTalk Security from the Start
menu does not automatically log into Studio 5000 Architect software. Instead,
when you start Studio 5000 Architect software you will be prompted to log on to
FactoryTalk before you can edit a project.
To log on to FactoryTalk
In Log On to FactoryTalk, type the User name and password, and then
click OK.
The Change Password prompt displays if the password to the account has
expired or if the administrator requires a password change at log on.
See also
Log on to FactoryTalk on page 142
Change a password on page 135
Change the logged on user If a different user account needs to open or edit a Studio 5000 Architect project,
use Log On to Factory Talk to change to that user account. The logon can be
account changed for the network directory, the local directory, or both.
To change the logged on user account
1. From the Studio 5000 Architect menu click Tools > Security > Log On to
FactoryTalk
2. In Log On to FactoryTalk, click Change Logon.
3. Type the User name and Password, and then click OK.
The Change Password prompt displays if the password to the account has
expired or if the administrator requires a password change at log on.

Log on, log off, and set security policies Appendix A
See also
Change a password on page 135
If the password to your account has expired, been compromised, or if your

Change a password
administrator requires a password change at log on, you can change the password
from within Studio 5000 Architect software. If you change the password of the
user account that you use to log on to the computer, you may need to lock your
computer and unlock it using the new password to refresh your credentials to
access network resources.
To change a password
1. From the Studio 5000 Architect menu click Tools > Security > Log On to
FactoryTalk
2. In Log On to FactoryTalk, click Change Logon.
3. Click Change Password.
4. In Change Password, in User name, type your domain and alias, for
example DOMAIN-NA\alias1
5. In Old Password, type your current password.
6. In New Password, type the new password that you want to use. This
password must meet any password complexity requirements enforced in
your organization.
7. In Confirm New Password, type the new password again to confirm it and
then click OK to apply the change.
See also
Log off Studio 5000 When logging off, choose whether to log off the local user account or the network
user account.
Architect software
If the FactoryTalk Security policy setting "Use single sign-on (SSO)" is enabled,
your local user and network user accounts are automatically logged on after you
attempt to log off Studio 5000 Architect software. In this environment,
permitting a different user to work with Studio 5000 Architect software is
accomplished by changing the logged on user account.
If SSO is not enabled, logging on and logging off are done through the Studio
5000 Architect Tools menu.

To log off Studio 5000 Architect software:
From the Studio 5000 Architect menu point to Tools > Security > Log
Off and then click the account to log off.
If SSO is enabled, a message will be shown informing you of the automatic
logon behavior and asking you to confirm the log off.
If SSO is disabled, you will be prompted to log on to FactoryTalk.
See also
About Studio 5000 Architect software and FactoryTalk Security Single

Sign-On on page 133
Use FactoryTalk Directory permissions to set the actions a user can perform in a
Set FactoryTalk Directory
Studio 5000 Architect, FactoryTalk View, or Logix Designer project. Unless
permissions overridden by individual product policies, these permissions apply to all
FactoryTalk products.
To set FactoryTalk Directory permissions
1. Open the FactoryTalk Administration Console.
2. In Select FactoryTalk Directory, select Network or Local, then click OK.
3. In the Explorer tree, right-click on the top-level node (either Network or

Local), then click Security.
4. In Security Settings, select a user or group from the list.
5. Locate the action, set whether the user is allowed to perform the action,
then click OK.
See also
Set Studio 5000 Architect permissions on page 137
Set Logix Designer permissions on page 137
Set FactoryTalk View SE permissions on page 138
Set FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions on page 139
Studio 5000 Architect Feature Security policies on page 139

Set Studio 5000 Architect Use Studio 5000 Architect permissions to set the actions a user can perform in a
permissions
To set Studio 5000 Architect permissions
2. In Select FactoryTalk Directory, select Network, then click OK.
3. In the Explorer tree, expand the System > Policies > Product Policy >
Studio 5000 Architect folders, then double-click the Feature Security
policy.
4. In Feature Security Properties, select a policy, then click to open its

security settings.
5. In Configure Securable Action, add or remove users and groups, then set
whether they are allowed to perform the action, then click OK.
6. Click OK.
See also
Set FactoryTalk Directory permissions on page 136
Set Logix Designer Use Logix Designer permissions to limit the actions a user or group can perform
in a Logix Designer project. These settings also affect what actions Studio 5000
permissions Architect software can perform on Logix Designer projects, such as adding, saving,
committing, and updating Logix Designer projects.
To set Logix Designer permissions:
2. In Select FactoryTalk Directory, select Network, then click OK.
3. In the Explorer tree, expand the System > Policies > Product Policies >
RSLogix 5000 folders, then double-click the Feature Security policy.

4. In Feature Security Properties, select a policy, then click to open its

security settings.
5. In Configure Securable Action, add or remove users and groups, set

whether they are allowed to perform the action, then click OK.
6. Click OK.
See also
Required Logix Designer policies and permissions for Studio 5000

Architect software on page 140
Set FactoryTalk View SE Use FactoryTalk View SE application or area permissions to limit the actions a
user or group can perform in a FactoryTalk View SE application. These settings
permissions also affect what actions Studio 5000 Architect software can perform on
FactoryTalk View SE applications, such as adding, saving, committing, and
updating the application.
To set FactoryTalk View SE application or area permissions:
2. In Select FactoryTalk Directory, select Network or Local, then click OK.
3. In the Explorer tree, right-click on the FactoryTalk View application or

FactoryTalk View SE area, then click Security.
then click OK.
See also
Required FactoryTalk View SE permissions for Studio 5000 Architect

software on page 141

Set FactoryTalk View Use FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions to limit the actions a user or
group can perform in a FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application. These
Machine Edition permissions are applied on a per-application basis and affect what actions Studio
permissions 5000 Architect software can perform on FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
applications, including adding, saving, committing, and updating the application.
To set FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application or area permissions:
1. Open the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application in FactoryTalk

View Studio.
2. In the Explorer tree, right-click on the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition

application at the top of the tree, then click Security.
then click OK.
See also
Required FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions for Studio 5000

Architect software on page 142
Studio 5000 Architect Studio 5000 Architect Feature Security policies control user permissions, which
determine whether a user or group can perform a specific action in Studio 5000
Feature Security policies Architect software.
Project Policies Description

Create Specifies whether a user is allowed to create a new Studio 5000 Architect project.
Open Specifies whether a user is allowed to open an existing Studio 5000 Architect project.
Save Specifies whether a user is allowed to save a Studio 5000 Architect project.
See also

Required Studio 5000 Permissions set in FactoryTalk Security policies determine if a user or group can
perform actions in Studio 5000 Architect projects. If the user or group does not
Architect permissions have the required permissions, Studio 5000 Architect actions will either display an
error message or have limited functionality.
Action Required Studio 5000 Architect permissions

Create a new Studio 5000 Architect project Create: Allow
Save: Allow
Open an existing Studio 5000 Architect project Open: Allow
Save an existing Studio 5000 Architect project Open: Allow
Save: Allow
See also
Logix Designer Feature Security policies and permissions set in FactoryTalk

Required Logix Designer
Security determine if a user or group can perform actions on Studio 5000
policies and permissions for Architect projects that contain Logix Designer projects. If the user or group does
Studio 5000 Architect not have the required permissions, Studio 5000 Architect actions either displays
an error message or has limited functionality.
software
Action Required RSLogix 5000 Feature Security policies Required FactoryTalk Directory > RSLogix
5000 permissions
Add a Logix Designer project Controller: Secure Project: Open
Project: New
Import a Logix Designer project from an online controller Controller: Secure Project: Go Online
Project: New (new project file only) Project: Open
Project: Save
Project: Upload
Add a module Controller: Secure Module: Create Properties
Module: Modify Properties
Edit module properties Controller: Secure Module: Modify Properties
Move a module in a hardware diagram Controller: Secure Module: Create
Module: Delete
Remove a module Controller: Secure Module: Delete
Open a Logix Designer project in Logix Designer Controller: Secure Project: Open
Go online with a controller Controller: Secure Project: Go Online
Project: Open

Action Required RSLogix 5000 Feature Security policies Required FactoryTalk Directory > RSLogix
5000 permissions
Commit a Logix Designer project Controller: Secure Controller: Modify Properties
Project: New (first commit only) Controller: Unsecure
Project: Open
Project: Save
Tag: Modify Properties
Update a Logix Designer project Controller: Secure Project: Open
Update a Logix Designer project with an online controller Controller Secure: Project: Go Online
Project: New (first update only) Project: Open
Project: Save
Project: Upload
Browse tags in the controller Controller: Secure Project: Open
Create aliases for I/O tags Controller: Secure Tag: Modify Properties
Use current tags in a controller to create a produce/consume tag Controller: Secure Tag: Create
relationship Tag: Delete
Add a new tag, and then create a produce/consume tag relationship Controller: Secure Tag: Create
Add a new AOI Controller: Secure Add-On Instruction: Create
Overwrite an AOI that already exists (properties are modified) Controller: Secure Add-On Instruction: Modify
Delete an AOI Controller: Secure Add-On Instruction: Delete
Add a new UDT Controller: Secure User Defined Type: Create
Overwrite an UDT that already exists (properties are modified) Controller: Secure User Defined Type: Modify
Delete an UDT Controller: Secure User Defined Type: Delete
Search a Logix Designer project Controller: Secure Project: Open
See also
Required FactoryTalk View FactoryTalk View SE permissions set in FactoryTalk Security determine if a user
or group can perform actions on Studio 5000 Architect projects that contain
SE permissions for Studio FactoryTalk View SE applications. If the user or group does not have the required
5000 Architect software permissions, Studio 5000 Architect actions either display an error message or have
limited functionality.
Action Required FactoryTalk Directory Required Application Required Area permissions

permissions permissions
Add existing FactoryTalk View SEapplication List Children: Allow List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
Read: Allow Read: Allow Read: Allow
Open FactoryTalk View SE application in FactoryTalk View Studio List Children: Allow List Children: Allow List Children: Allow

Action Required FactoryTalk Directory Required Application Required Area permissions

Commit new FactoryTalk View SE application Create Children: Allow Not applicable. Not applicable.
List Children: Allow
Read: Allow
Write: Allow
Commit existing FactoryTalk View SE application Create Children: Allow Create Children: Allow Create Children: Allow
Delete: Allow Delete: Allow Delete: Allow
List Children: Allow List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
Write: Allow Write: Allow Write: Allow
Update existing FactoryTalk View SE application List Children: Allow List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
See also
Set FactoryTalk View permissions on page 138
Required FactoryTalk View FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions set in FactoryTalk Security
determine if a user or group can perform actions on Studio 5000 Architect
Machine Edition projects that contain FactoryTalk View Machine Edition applications. If the user
permissions for Studio 5000 or group does not have the required permissions, Studio 5000 Architect actions
either display an error message or have limited functionality.
Architect software
Action Required FactoryTalk Directory Required Application
Add existing FactoryTalk View Machine Editionapplication List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
Read: Allow Read: Allow
Open FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application in FactoryTalk View Studio List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
Commit existing FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application Create Children: Allow Create Children: Allow
Delete: Allow Delete: Allow
List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
Write: Allow Write: Allow
Update existing FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application List Children: Allow List Children: Allow
See also
Log on to FactoryTalk How do I open Log On to FactoryTalk?

From the Tools menu, select Security > Log On to FactoryTalk.
Use Log On to FactoryTalk to choose the logon credentials used to authenticate

Use a Network log on to access Network (distributed) applications on the

Network Directory Server.
Use a Local log on to access Local (stand-alone) applications on the Local
Directory.
If you cannot log on to a particular directory on this computer, verify that
the user account has permissions to that directory.
See also

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Index
switch
1 generic 72
1756 ControlLogix hardware managed 71
add 29 unmanaged 72
176x/5069 CompactLogix hardware tag
add 33 axis 86
point 86
text box 96
A AOI
activate 17 add 114
add delete 117
1756 ControlLogix chassis 30 import 115
1756-L6x or L7x ControlLogix controller 30 rename 116
1756-L8x ControlLogix controller 31 replace 117
1768-L4x CompactLogix controller 33 show 118
1769-L1x CompactLogix controller 34 axis tag
1769-L23x CompactLogix controller 35 add 86
1769-L24x or L27x CompactLogix controller 36
1769-L3x CompactLogix controller 37
C
5069-AEN2TR communication module 39
5069-L3x CompactLogix controller 38 commit
computer 51 errors 106
file 95 hardware diagram 100
graphic 95 project 102
hardware diagram 25 validation rules 107, 108
Kinetix servo drive 43 computer
library 109 add 51
library component 114 connect
link 97 components to network trunk 74
MobileView graphic terminal 47 Ethernet components 73
module 42
network trunk 73
D
ownership relationship 82
PanelView Plus graphic terminal 46 delete
PowerFlex drive 45 folder 113
produced/consumed tag 85 library 111
producer/consumer relationship 83 library component 117
server
FactoryTalk View SE server 54 E
RSLinx Enterprise server 55
Tag Alarm and Event server 56 Ethernet tap
shape 96 add 74
shortcut 84 connect to 73
station export
FactoryTalk View ME station 53 library 111
FactoryTalk View SE station 52 library, part of 111
Index
F K
FactoryTalk View ME station Kinetix servo drive
add 52, 53 add 43
FactoryTalk View SE server
add 54
FactoryTalk View SE station
L
add 52 library
file create 109
add 95 delete 111
find export 111
library components 122 export part of 111
matching controller 105 import 110
rename 110
library component
G add 114
generic switch copy to other software 115, 116
add 72 delete 117
connect to 73 import 115
graphic rename 116
add 95 view properties 117
supported formats 98 link
add 97
log off 135
H Legal Notices 145
hardware diagram log on 134
add 25
close 27
open 26
M
remove 27 managed switch
Hardware Diagram 10 add 72
connect to 73
MobileView graphic terminal
I add 47
I/O Aliases 93 module
image add 42
add 95
supported formats 98
import
N
controller project from file 65 network trunk
controller project from online controller 66 add 73
FactoryTalk View application from file 67 connect component to 74
library 110
library component 115
install 16
O
ownership relationship
add 82
Index
P user prompts 129

shape
PanelView Plus graphic terminal add 96
add 46 shortcut
permissions, required add 84
FactoryTalk Directory permissions 136 edit 87
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions 139 system requirements 15
FactoryTalk View SE permissions 138
Logix Designer permissions 137
Studio 5000 Architect permissions 137 T
point tag Tag Alarm and Event server
add 86 add 56
PowerFlex drive Toolbox 12
add 45
produced/consumed tag
add 85 U
edit 87 UDT
producer/consumer relationship add 114
add 83 delete 117
project import 115
close 22 rename 116
create 20 show 118
open 21 unmanaged switch
save 22 add 72
Project Explorer 10 connect to 73
update
errors 106
R
hardware diagram 100
rename hardware diagram with online controller 101
folder 113 project 103
library 110
library component 116
RSLinx Enterprise server
add 55
S
set
FactoryTalk Directory permissions 136
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition permissions 139
FactoryTalk View SE permissions 138
Logix Designer permissions 137
Studio 5000 Architect permissions 137
settings
libraries 130
page 128
project 127
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Getting Results Guide

Studio 5000 Architect Getting Results Guide

About Studio 5000 Architect Hardware Diagram ............................................................................................................ 10

Install and activate Studio System requirements.......................................................................................................... 15

Create, open, save, and close About projects..................................................................................................................... 19

Add hardware diagrams Add a hardware diagram ................................................................................................... 25

Add new components Add 1756 ControlLogix hardware ................................................................................. 29

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Add a 1768-L4x CompactLogix controller........................................................... 33

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Import existing components Import a controller project from a file ........................................................................... 65

Add networks Add a managed Ethernet switch...................................................................................... 71

Add relationships and tags About ownership relationships ....................................................................................... 77

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Customize a hardware Add a graphic ...................................................................................................................... 95

Commit and update Commit a hardware diagram ......................................................................................... 100

Create and use libraries Create a new library ......................................................................................................... 109

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Replace an AOI in the current project......................................................................... 118

Search and print project View relationships ............................................................................................................ 123

Set Studio 5000 Architect Project Settings ................................................................................................................. 129

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Legal Notices Legal Notices ..................................................................................................................... 145

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About Studio 5000 Architect software

Use Studio 5000 Architect software to create and import ControlLogix,

Connect components using ControlNet network trunks or EtherNet/IP

Studio 5000 Architect can import components from EPLAN or Integrated

Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect software on page 15

Create, open, save, and close projects on page 19

Add hardware diagrams on page 25

Add new components on page 29

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Add relationships and tags on page 77

Hardware Diagram How do I open Hardware Diagram?

In Project Explorer, expand the Devices folder, then select a hardware

Add a hardware diagram on page 25

Open a hardware diagram on page 26

Diagram Overview on page 27

Project Explorer How do I open Project Explorer?

From the View menu, select Project Explorer.

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Item Name Description

Add, import, and remove components on page 13

Toolbox How do I open Toolbox?

From the View menu, select Toolbox.

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Components shown in gray are either unsupported in Studio 5000 Architect

The Toolbox sections are:

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Item Name Description

Filter the Toolbox on page 125

Add, import, and remove components on page 13

Create a new library on page 109

Import a library on page 110

A Studio 5000 Architect project contains one or more components. Each

Add 1756 ControlLogix hardware on page 29

Add modules on page 41

Add PanelView Plus and MobileView graphic terminals on page 46

Add visualization stations and servers on page 52

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Install and activate Studio 5000 Architect

System requirements on page 15

Install Studio 5000 Architect software on page 17